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

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Significant differences between Pico de gallo and Tortilla

  • The amount of Iron, and Calcium in Tortilla is higher than in Pico de gallo.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 48% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Tortilla has 2 times less Sugar than Pico de gallo. Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, while Tortilla has 2.75g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 482
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 482

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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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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +120.2%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +432.4%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +120.2%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +432.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 0g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 0g 0.95g Tortilla
Carbs 9.38g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 31kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 6.25g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 0mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 469mg 482mg Pico de gallo
Zinc 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0g 0.296g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.