Pico de gallo vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pico de gallo and spanish rice
- Spanish rice is richer than pico de gallo in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for spanish rice is 14% higher.
- Pico de gallo contains 5 times more sugar than spanish rice. Pico de gallo contains 6.25g of sugar, while spanish rice contains 1.3g.
Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -11.2% |
| 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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.15mg | 14% |
| Folate | 50µg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 13% | |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 185kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 0g | 5.29g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 0g | 3.28g | 7% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 31.16g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.005g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 528mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | N/A |
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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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)