Pico de gallo vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pico de gallo and tamale
- Pico de gallo is richer in vitamin A, yet tamale is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tamale is 15% higher.
- Tamale contains less sugar.
Food types used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.22mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 0g | 6.28g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 0g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 427mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.2% |
