Lasagne vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lasagne and Pupusas?

Pupusas are richer than Lasagne in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
Lasagne has 6 times more Folate than Pupusas. While Lasagne has 24µg of Folate, Pupusas have only 4µg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Lasagne is lower.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types 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.

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Calcium +79.6%

Contains less Sodium -12.4%

Contains more Copper +38.5%

Contains more Manganese +21.4%

Contains more Iron +42.3%

Contains more Magnesium +90%

Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%

Contains more Potassium +30.1%

Contains more Zinc +86.2%

Contains more Selenium +11.9%

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Calcium +79.6%

Contains less Sodium -12.4%

Contains more Copper +38.5%

Contains more Manganese +21.4%

Contains more Iron +42.3%

Contains more Magnesium +90%

Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%

Contains more Potassium +30.1%

Contains more Zinc +86.2%

Contains more Selenium +11.9%

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.

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Vitamin A +420.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +2400%

Contains more Folate +500%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Vitamin A +420.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +2400%

Contains more Folate +500%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Water +33.4%

Contains more Protein +58.1%

Contains more Fats +112%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.3%

Lasagne

Protein: 7.28 g

Fats: 4.92 g

Carbs: 15.36 g

Water: 70.87 g

Other: 1.57 g

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

Contains more Water +33.4%

Contains more Protein +58.1%

Contains more Fats +112%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.2%

Lasagne

Saturated Fat: 2.348 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lasagne

Pupusas

Contains more Sucrose +42.1%

Contains more Glucose +173.5%

Contains more Fructose +215.2%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +93.1%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Lasagne

Starch: 9.83 g

Sucrose: 0.54 g

Glucose: 0.93 g

Fructose: 1.04 g

Lactose: 0.6 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Pupusas

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 Sucrose +42.1%

Contains more Glucose +173.5%

Contains more Fructose +215.2%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +93.1%

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.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	13.66g	20.42g
Protein	7.28g	11.51g
Fats	4.92g	10.43g
Carbs	15.36g	23.02g
Calories	135kcal	232kcal
Starch	9.83g	18.98g
Fructose	1.04g	0.33g
Sugar	3.11g	1.45g
Fiber	1.7g	2.6g
Calcium	88mg	49mg
Iron	0.71mg	1.01mg
Magnesium	20mg	38mg
Phosphorus	115mg	162mg
Potassium	196mg	255mg
Sodium	373mg	426mg
Zinc	0.87mg	1.62mg
Copper	0.09mg	0.065mg
Manganese	0.193mg	0.159mg
Selenium	15.9µg	17.8µg
Vitamin A	437IU	84IU
Vitamin A RAE	41µg	10µg
Vitamin E	0.85mg	0.35mg
Vitamin D	1IU	28IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.7µg
Vitamin C	2.5mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.07mg	0.083mg
Vitamin B2	0.074mg	0.087mg
Vitamin B3	1.528mg	2.373mg
Vitamin B5	0.323mg	0.64mg
Vitamin B6	0.122mg	0.23mg
Folate	24µg	4µg
Vitamin B12	0.33µg	0.28µg
Vitamin K	7µg	1.1µg
Tryptophan	0.085mg	0.121mg
Threonine	0.219mg	0.46mg
Isoleucine	0.224mg	0.456mg
Leucine	0.578mg	0.976mg
Lysine	0.486mg	0.784mg
Methionine	0.164mg	0.268mg
Phenylalanine	0.329mg	0.463mg
Valine	0.285mg	0.531mg
Histidine	0.183mg	0.354mg
Cholesterol	17mg	29mg
Trans Fat	0.196g	0.083g
Saturated Fat	2.348g	3.166g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.001g	0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.003g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.758g	3.964g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.433g	2.205g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.005g	0.045g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	0.322g	1.95g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.026g	0.087g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.007g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.006g	0.01g

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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

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21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

35%

41%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

Which food is cheaper?

Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $3)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

Lasagne vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Lasagne and Pupusas?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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