Pico de gallo vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pico de gallo and saffron
- Saffron is richer than pico de gallo in iron, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 139% higher.
- Pico de gallo contains 3 times more sodium than saffron. Pico de gallo contains 469mg of sodium, while saffron contains 148mg.
Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Spices, saffron.
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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 | -68.4% |
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 | +2026.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
Iron | 0mg | 11.1mg | 139% |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 80.8mg | 86% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | |
Magnesium | 264mg | 63% | |
Potassium | 1724mg | 51% | |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 36% | |
Copper | 0.328mg | 36% | |
Protein | 0g | 11.43g | 23% |
Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 21% | |
Carbs | 9.38g | 65.37g | 19% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
Calories | 31kcal | 310kcal | 14% |
Sodium | 469mg | 148mg | 14% |
Calcium | 0mg | 111mg | 11% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
Fats | 0g | 5.85g | 9% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 1.586g | 7% |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 9.38g | 61.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater | +639.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +596.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +108% |