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

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Summary of differences between Tofu and Pico de gallo

  • Pico de gallo has less Calcium, and Iron than Tofu.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Calcium 68% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and PACE, Pico De Gallo.

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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 -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
Tofu
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Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 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 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +237.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +87.1%
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +237.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +87.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Pico de gallo
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 Tofu Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 0.48g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Protein 17.27g 0g Tofu
Fats 8.72g 0g Tofu
Carbs 2.78g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Calories 144kcal 31kcal Tofu
Sugar 6.25g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g Tofu
Calcium 683mg 0mg Tofu
Iron 2.66mg 0mg Tofu
Magnesium 58mg Tofu
Phosphorus 190mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 469mg Tofu
Zinc 1.57mg Tofu
Copper 0.378mg Tofu
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 166IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.381mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.092mg Tofu
Folate 29µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Pico de gallo
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
11%
Tofu
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.261g)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.