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Pico de gallo vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Penne

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron, and Calcium than Penne.
  • Penne covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 12% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has 3 times more Sugar than Penne. While Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, Penne has only 1.9g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +138.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +79.1%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +138.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +79.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pico de gallo Penne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Penne Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 14.1g Penne
Protein 0g 5.7g Penne
Fats 0g 4g Penne
Carbs 9.38g 16.8g Penne
Calories 31kcal 126kcal Penne
Sugar 6.25g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 0mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg Penne
Potassium 122mg Penne
Sodium 469mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg Penne
Vitamin A 313IU 0IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Pico de gallo
Trans Fat 0.2g Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 2.3g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pico de gallo
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.