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Pico de gallo vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Marinara sauce

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron than Marinara sauce.
  • Pico de gallo covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 -93.6%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%

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 +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.7%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 87.39
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 87.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 6.26g Pico de gallo
Protein 0g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 0g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 9.38g 8.06g Pico de gallo
Calories 31kcal 51kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 6.25g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 0mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 469mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 313IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 0.17g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Pico de gallo
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.