Pico de gallo vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pico de gallo and crab meat
- Pico de gallo is richer in vitamin A, yet crab meat is richer in iron and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for crab meat is 26% higher.
- Pico de gallo contains 11 times more vitamin A than crab meat. Pico de gallo contains 313IU of vitamin A, while crab meat contains 29IU.
- Pico de gallo contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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 | +100% |
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:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 479% | |
Copper | 1.182mg | 131% | |
Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 69% | |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 40% | |
Protein | 0g | 19.35g | 39% |
Sodium | 469mg | 1072mg | 26% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
Iron | 0mg | 0.76mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 8% | |
Potassium | 262mg | 8% | |
Calcium | 0mg | 59mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 7.6mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
Calories | 31kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
Carbs | 9.38g | 0g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
Fats | 0g | 1.54g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.133g | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.38g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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120%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins