Pico de gallo vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pico de gallo and pasta
- Pico de gallo has more vitamin A, while pasta has more iron.
- Pico de gallo's daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
- Pasta contains 16 times less vitamin A than pico de gallo. Pico de gallo contains 313IU of vitamin A, while pasta contains 20IU.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | -98.7% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +745.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 469mg | 6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 0g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 24.93g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 0g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
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
1%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins