Taco vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taco and Pico de gallo different?
- Taco has more Iron, and Calcium than Pico de gallo.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Taco is 22% higher.
- Pico de gallo has less Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
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Calcium
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Iron
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Sodium
-15.4%
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Calcium
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Iron
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Sodium
-15.4%
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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Vitamin A
+138.9%
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Vitamin C
+850%
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Vitamin A
+138.9%
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Vitamin C
+850%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
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Fats
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Carbs
+111.6%
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Water
+54.3%
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Other
+66.9%
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
9.38 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
2.62 g
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+111.6%
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Water
+54.3%
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+66.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 9.38g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 0g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 9.38g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 31kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 6.25g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 469mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 313IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
23%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)