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

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Tofu

  • Pico de gallo has less Calcium, and Iron than Tofu.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Calcium 68% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has 34 times more Sodium than Tofu. While Pico de gallo has 469mg of Sodium, Tofu has only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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 -97%
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 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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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Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
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 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +237.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +87.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +237.4%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +87.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%

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 Tofu
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 0.48g Pico de gallo
Protein 0g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 0g 8.72g Tofu
Carbs 9.38g 2.78g Pico de gallo
Calories 31kcal 144kcal Tofu
Sugar 6.25g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g Tofu
Calcium 0mg 683mg Tofu
Iron 0mg 2.66mg Tofu
Magnesium 58mg Tofu
Phosphorus 190mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg Tofu
Sodium 469mg 14mg Tofu
Zinc 1.57mg Tofu
Copper 0.378mg Tofu
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 313IU 166IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.2mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.381mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.092mg Tofu
Folate 29µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0g 1.261g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Tofu
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
11%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)

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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.