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

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A recap on differences between Pico de gallo and Nachos

  • Nachos are higher than Pico de gallo in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Nachos covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 11% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo contains 3 times more Sugar than Nachos. While Pico de gallo contains 6.25g of Sugar, Nachos contain only 2.17g.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 -33.3%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +245.5%
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% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +272.2%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +272.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 0g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 9.38g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 31kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 6.25g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 0mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg Nachos
Sodium 469mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 313IU 21IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.1mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pico de gallo
Trans Fat 0.058g Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 2.173g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.