Pico de gallo vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pico de gallo and barbecue chicken different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher than pico de gallo in iron.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 42% more than pico de gallo.
- Pico de gallo contains 52 times more sugar than barbecue chicken. Pico de gallo contains 6.25g of sugar, while barbecue chicken contains 0.12g.
PACE, Pico De Gallo and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
9.38 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
2.62 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7716.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +43.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +197.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Protein | 0g | 22.51g | 45% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 36% | |
Phosphorus | 218mg | 31% | |
Fats | 0g | 15.08g | 23% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 3.927g | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 16% | |
Zinc | 1.78mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 15% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 14% | |
Iron | 0mg | 0.95mg | 12% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
Calories | 31kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 255mg | 8% | |
Sodium | 469mg | 335mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
Carbs | 9.38g | 0.12g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Calcium | 0mg | 16mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 9.38g | 0.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.25g | 0.12g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)