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

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Significant differences between Lettuce and Pico de gallo

  • The amount of Iron, and Vitamin C in Lettuce is higher than in Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo covers your daily Sodium needs 19% more than Lettuce.
  • Lettuce contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 -94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
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 -94%

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.
Lettuce
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Contains more Vitamin A +2265.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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 +2265.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +226.8%
Contains more Other +309.4%
Equal in Water - 88
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 +226.8%
Contains more Other +309.4%
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.
Lettuce Pico de gallo
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Protein 1.36g 0g Lettuce
Fats 0.15g 0g Lettuce
Carbs 2.87g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Calories 15kcal 31kcal Pico de gallo
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 6.25g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 0mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 29mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 469mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg Lettuce
Copper 0.029mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin A 7405IU 313IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 9.2mg 3.8mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce 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
75%
Lettuce
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
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 - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.