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Rice cakes vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Pico de gallo different?

  • Rice cakes have more Iron than Pico de gallo.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pico de gallo is 15% higher.
  • Rice cakes have less Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and PACE, Pico De Gallo 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%

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 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 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 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +753.9%
Contains more Water +1391.5%
Contains more Other +74.7%
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +753.9%
Contains more Water +1391.5%
Contains more Other +74.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Pico de gallo
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 Rice cakes Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 9.38g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 0g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 0g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 9.38g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 31kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 6.25g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 0mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 0mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 469mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 21µg Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Pico de gallo
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
25%
Rice cakes
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.