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

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The main differences between Pico de gallo and Cream of Wheat

  • 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.
  • Pico de gallo contains 89 times more Sugar than Cream of Wheat. Pico de gallo contains 6.25g of Sugar, while Cream of Wheat contains 0.07g.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +495.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Equal in Water - 84.4
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Other +495.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Equal in Water - 84.4

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 Cream of Wheat
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 Pico de gallo Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Protein 0g 1.84g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0g 0.24g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 9.38g 13.08g Cream of Wheat
Calories 31kcal 62kcal Cream of Wheat
Sugar 6.25g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Calcium 0mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 0mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg Cream of Wheat
Phosphorus 18mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg Cream of Wheat
Sodium 469mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 313IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 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 0g 0.038g 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
Pico de gallo Cream of Wheat
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
3%
Pico de gallo
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
27%
Cream of Wheat

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.