Pico de gallo vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pico de gallo and chia seeds
- Pico de gallo has more vitamin A; however, chia seeds are higher in iron and calcium.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for iron, 97% more than pico de gallo.
- Pico de gallo has 29 times more sodium than chia seeds. While pico de gallo has 469mg of sodium, chia seeds have only 16mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 | -96.6% |
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 | +137.5% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1417.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349% |
Contains more OtherOther | +83.2% |
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 |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
Fiber | 34.4g | 138% | |
Phosphorus | 860mg | 123% | |
Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
Copper | 0.924mg | 103% | |
Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
Iron | 0mg | 7.72mg | 97% |
Magnesium | 335mg | 80% | |
Calcium | 0mg | 631mg | 63% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 55% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
Fats | 0g | 30.74g | 47% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
Protein | 0g | 16.54g | 33% |
Calories | 31kcal | 486kcal | 23% |
Sodium | 469mg | 16mg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 3.33g | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | |
Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
Carbs | 9.38g | 42.12g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 9.38g | 7.72g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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%

32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

221%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chia seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)