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American cheese vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and pico de gallo

  • The amount of calcium, vitamin A, and iron in American cheese is higher than in pico de gallo.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 105% more than pico de gallo.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more WaterWater +122.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Pico de gallo DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 0mg 105%
Phosphorus 641mg 92%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0g 82%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 63%
Sodium 1671mg 469mg 52%
Fats 31.79g 0g 49%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Protein 18.13g 0g 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 28%
Zinc 2.49mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 18%
Calories 371kcal 31kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 9%
Iron 0.63mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Carbs 3.7g 9.38g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 9.38g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Pico de gallo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
1%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.