Pico de gallo vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pico de gallo and taco different?
- Taco has more iron and calcium than pico de gallo.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for taco is 22% higher.
- Pico de gallo contains 7 times more sugar than taco. While pico de gallo contains 6.25g of sugar, taco contains only 0.9g.
PACE, Pico De Gallo and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used 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 | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
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 | +850% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 25% | |
| Fats | 0g | 12.7g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Protein | 0g | 8.86g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 209mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)