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Pico de gallo vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Sunflower seed

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron, and Calcium than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Iron 66% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has 52 times more Sodium than Sunflower seed. While Pico de gallo has 469mg of Sodium, Sunflower seed has only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +526%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +526%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1760.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +113.2%
Contains more Other +15.6%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Water +1760.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +113.2%
Contains more Other +15.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pico de gallo Sunflower seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 0g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 9.38g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 31kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 6.25g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 0mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 469mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 313IU 50IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.4mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0g 4.455g Pico de gallo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Pico de gallo
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.