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Corn grits vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Pupusas

  • Corn grits has more Iron, while Pupusas has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 71% more than Pupusas.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).

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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 +30.6%
Contains more Iron +564.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +844.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +224.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +564.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +844.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +224.5%

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 B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 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 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Protein +628.5%
Contains more Fats +2028.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Protein +628.5%
Contains more Fats +2028.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1054.5%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1054.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +23.3%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +23.3%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grits Pupusas
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 1.58g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 0.49g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 15.95g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 74kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 15.39g 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 0.1g 1.45g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 64mg 49mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 1.01mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 14mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 27mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 227mg 426mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.049mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.083mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.087mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 27µg 4µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.052mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.228mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.031mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.029mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.077mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.048mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.166g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Pupusas
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
11%
Corn grits
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.09g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients
  2. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.