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

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A recap on differences between Pico de gallo and Hummus

  • Hummus is higher than Pico de gallo in Iron.
  • Hummus covers your daily Iron needs 31% more than Pico de gallo.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Hummus, commercial.

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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 -19.2%
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 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%

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 Hummus
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 Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 8.29g Pico de gallo
Protein 0g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 9.38g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 31kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 6.25g Hummus
Fiber 6g Hummus
Calcium 0mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg Hummus
Sodium 469mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 313IU 30IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0g 1.437g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus 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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.