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

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Important differences between Pico de gallo and Arepa

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron, and Calcium.
  • Arepa's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 15% more.
  • Pico de gallo has 7 times more Sugar than Arepa. Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, while Arepa has 0.87g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Arepa
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.4%

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 13% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Arepa
8
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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +118.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pico de gallo Arepa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Arepa Opinion
Calories 31kcal 219kcal Arepa
Protein 0g 5.48g Arepa
Fats 0g 5.38g Arepa
Vitamin C 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Net carbs 9.38g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 9.38g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pico de gallo
Magnesium 27mg Arepa
Calcium 0mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg Arepa
Iron 0mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 6.25g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg Arepa
Sodium 469mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 313IU 213IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg Arepa
Vitamin B3 0.888mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Pico de gallo
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 0g 2.902g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Arepa
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
2%
Pico de gallo
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.