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

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How are Pico de gallo and Mars different?

  • Mars has more Iron, and Calcium than Pico de gallo.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
  • Pico de gallo contains 3 times more Sodium than Mars. While Pico de gallo contains 469mg of Sodium, Mars contains only 136mg.

PACE, Pico De Gallo and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -71%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -71%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +660%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5076.5%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +671.9%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +5076.5%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +671.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Mars Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 9.38g 72.4g Mars
Calories 31kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 6.25g 58.94g Pico de gallo
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 0mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0mg 0.86mg Mars
Sodium 469mg 136mg Mars
Vitamin A 313IU 167IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.5mg Pico de gallo
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Pico de gallo
Trans Fat 0.131g Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Pico de gallo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.