Pico de gallo vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pico de gallo and pupusas?
- Pupusas are richer than pico de gallo in iron.
- Pupusas' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 16% more.
- Pico de gallo has 4 times more sugar than pupusas. While pico de gallo has 6.25g of sugar, pupusas have only 1.45g.
We used PACE, Pico De Gallo and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types 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 | +∞% |
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 | +3700% |
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:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 32% | |
| Protein | 0g | 11.51g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 0g | 10.43g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.166g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.01mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.964g | 10% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 232kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 255mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 18.98g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 23.02g | 5% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 426mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.166g)
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 ($)