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Cream of Wheat vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of Wheat and Pico de gallo

  • Cream of Wheat is richer than Pico de gallo in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 62% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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 -78.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
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 -78.3%

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 +147%
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
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 +147%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +495.5%
Equal in Water - 88
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 +39.4%
Contains more Other +495.5%
Equal in Water - 88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 9.38g Cream of Wheat
Protein 1.84g 0g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0.24g 0g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 9.38g Cream of Wheat
Calories 62kcal 31kcal Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 6.25g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Calcium 64mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg Cream of Wheat
Phosphorus 18mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg Cream of Wheat
Sodium 102mg 469mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 313IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Cream of Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.