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

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Differences between Pico de gallo and Tempeh

  • Pico de gallo contains less Iron, and Calcium than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 52 times less Sodium than Pico de gallo. Pico de gallo contains 469mg of Sodium, while Tempeh contains 9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Tempeh.

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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 -98.1%
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 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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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Tempeh
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% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%

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 Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 7.64g Pico de gallo
Protein 0g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 9.38g 7.64g Pico de gallo
Calories 31kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Sugar 6.25g Tempeh
Calcium 0mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 469mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 313IU 0IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0g 2.539g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Tempeh
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
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.