Pico de gallo vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pico de gallo and nachos
- Pico de gallo is higher in vitamin A, yet nachos are higher in iron and calcium.
- Nachos cover your daily saturated fat needs 11% more than pico de gallo.
- Pico de gallo contains 15 times more vitamin A than nachos. While pico de gallo contains 313IU of vitamin A, nachos contain only 21IU.
- The amount of sugar in nachos is lower.
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 CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +245.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
9.38 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
2.62 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 34% | |
| Fats | 0g | 21.5g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 343kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Potassium | 362mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 313mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)