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Pico de gallo vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pico de gallo and Tortilla chips

  • Pico de gallo has less Iron, and Calcium than Tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has 8 times more Sugar than Tortilla chips. While Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, Tortilla chips have only 0.78g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PACE, Pico De Gallo and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7725%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.6%

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 Tortilla chips
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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 31kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 0g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 0g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Net carbs 9.38g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 9.38g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 0mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 0mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 6.25g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 469mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 313IU 4IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Pico de gallo
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0g 2.811g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Tortilla chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Pico de gallo
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.