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Pico de gallo vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pico de gallo and Plantain chips

  • Plantain chips are richer than Pico de gallo in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 42% higher.
  • Pico de gallo contains 7 times more Sugar than Plantain chips. Pico de gallo contains 6.25g of Sugar, while Plantain chips contain 0.92g.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +342.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +4110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +580.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 31kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 0g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 3.8mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 9.38g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 9.38g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 0mg 9mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 0mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Sugar 6.25g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 469mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 313IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0.802mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 8.337g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Pico de gallo
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.