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

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Pico de gallo

  • Mozzarella is richer than Pico de gallo in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 73% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 -96.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
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 -96.6%

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 A +65.2%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Equal in Other - 2.62
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +202.6%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Equal in Other - 2.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Protein 27.5g 0g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Calories 280kcal 31kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 6.25g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 0mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 469mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg Mozzarella
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 313IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.867g)
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)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.