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

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The main differences between Pico de gallo and Halva

  • Halva is richer than Pico de gallo in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Halva is 57% higher.
  • Pico de gallo contains 2 times more Sodium than Halva. Pico de gallo contains 469mg of Sodium, while Halva contains 195mg.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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 -58.4%
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 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +15550%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15550%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2297.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +544.9%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Water +2297.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +544.9%

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 Halva
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Halva Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 55.99g Halva
Protein 0g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 9.38g 60.49g Halva
Calories 31kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 6.25g Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 0mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg Halva
Potassium 187mg Halva
Sodium 469mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 313IU 2IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.1mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 0g 4.127g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Halva
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
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.