Pico de gallo vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pico de gallo and french fries
- Pico de gallo is higher in vitamin A, yet french fries are higher in iron.
- French fries cover your daily saturated fat needs 12% more than pico de gallo.
- The amount of sugar in french fries is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | -55.2% |
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 | +23.7% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +341.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 0g | 14.73g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 579mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 15% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 312kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.336g | 11% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 0g | 3.43g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
1%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries 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 ($)