Pico de gallo vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pico de gallo and pesto
- Pico de gallo has less calcium and iron than pesto.
- Pesto covers your daily need for saturated Fat, 35% more than pico de gallo.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +393.3% |
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:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~10.09g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 9.83g |
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| Fats | 0g | 37.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.38g | 8.29g |
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| Carbs | 9.38g | 10.09g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 306mg |
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| Potassium | 560mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 6.25g | 6.33g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg |
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| Starch | 2.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 469mg | 603mg |
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| Vitamin A | 313IU | 1544IU |
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| Vitamin A | 77µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.398g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 7.07g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 22.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
2%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pico de gallo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pesto 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 ($)