Pico de gallo vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pico de gallo and potatoes different?
- Pico de gallo is higher in vitamin A; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C and iron.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pico de gallo is 20% higher.
- Pico de gallo contains 157 times more vitamin A than potatoes. While pico de gallo contains 313IU of vitamin A, potatoes contain only 2IU.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
PACE, Pico De Gallo and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +418.4% |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.5% |
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 19.7mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.81mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 0g | 2.05g | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 17.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)