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Pico de gallo vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pico de gallo and Lo mein

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron.
  • Lo mein's daily need coverage for Iron is 13% more.
  • Pico de gallo has 2 times more Sugar than Lo mein. Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, while Lo mein has 2.63g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~430mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lo mein
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.9%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +88.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Lo mein Opinion
Calories 31kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 0g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0g 2.35g Lo mein
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.7mg Pico de gallo
Net carbs 9.38g 18.86g Lo mein
Carbs 9.38g 20.16g Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg Lo mein
Calcium 0mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg Lo mein
Iron 0mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 6.25g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg Lo mein
Sodium 469mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 313IU 179IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Pico de gallo
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0g 0.464g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Pico de gallo
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.