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Pico de gallo vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Taquitos

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron, and Calcium than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has 5 times more Sugar than Taquitos. While Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, Taquitos have only 1.3g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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 +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 453
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 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 453

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 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +258.5%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +258.5%

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 Taquitos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 0g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 9.38g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 31kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 6.25g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 0mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 0mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 469mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 313IU 206IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Pico de gallo
Trans Fat 0.071g Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 0g 2.31g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.