Pupusas vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Chinese fried rice

Pupusas have more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese.
Pupusas' daily need coverage for Selenium is 17% more.
Chinese fried rice contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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.

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Calcium +308.3%

Contains more Iron +53%

Contains more Magnesium +280%

Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%

Contains more Potassium +235.5%

Contains more Zinc +125%

Contains more Selenium +114.5%

Contains more Copper +46.2%

Contains more Manganese +172.3%

Equal in Sodium - 387

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Calcium +308.3%

Contains more Iron +53%

Contains more Magnesium +280%

Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%

Contains more Potassium +235.5%

Contains more Zinc +125%

Contains more Selenium +114.5%

Contains more Copper +46.2%

Contains more Manganese +172.3%

Equal in Sodium - 387

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.

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +232.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +3700%

Contains more Folate +50%

Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +232.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +3700%

Contains more Folate +50%

Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Protein +184.2%

Contains more Fats +252.4%

Contains more Other +73%

Contains more Carbs +42.4%

Contains more Water +11.2%

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

Chinese fried rice

Protein: 4.05 g

Fats: 2.96 g

Carbs: 32.79 g

Water: 59.09 g

Other: 1.11 g

Contains more Protein +184.2%

Contains more Fats +252.4%

Contains more Other +73%

Contains more Carbs +42.4%

Contains more Water +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

Chinese fried rice

Saturated Fat: 0.54 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Glucose +161.5%

Contains more Fructose +560%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +62.3%

Equal in Sucrose - 0.37

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

Chinese fried rice

Starch: 30.8 g

Sucrose: 0.37 g

Glucose: 0.13 g

Fructose: 0.05 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +161.5%

Contains more Fructose +560%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +62.3%

Equal in Sucrose - 0.37

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	20.42g	31.69g
Protein	11.51g	4.05g
Fats	10.43g	2.96g
Carbs	23.02g	32.79g
Calories	232kcal	174kcal
Starch	18.98g	30.8g
Fructose	0.33g	0.05g
Sugar	1.45g	0.56g
Fiber	2.6g	1.1g
Calcium	49mg	12mg
Iron	1.01mg	0.66mg
Magnesium	38mg	10mg
Phosphorus	162mg	51mg
Potassium	255mg	76mg
Sodium	426mg	387mg
Zinc	1.62mg	0.72mg
Copper	0.065mg	0.095mg
Manganese	0.159mg	0.433mg
Selenium	17.8µg	8.3µg
Vitamin A	84IU	279IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	22µg
Vitamin E	0.35mg	0.13mg
Vitamin D	28IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.7µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	3.8mg
Vitamin B1	0.083mg	0.015mg
Vitamin B2	0.087mg	0.026mg
Vitamin B3	2.373mg	0.637mg
Vitamin B5	0.64mg
Vitamin B6	0.23mg	0.032mg
Folate	4µg	6µg
Vitamin B12	0.28µg	0µg
Vitamin K	1.1µg	2.8µg
Tryptophan	0.121mg	0.052mg
Threonine	0.46mg	0.173mg
Isoleucine	0.456mg	0.173mg
Leucine	0.976mg	0.335mg
Lysine	0.784mg	0.173mg
Methionine	0.268mg	0.114mg
Phenylalanine	0.463mg	0.225mg
Valine	0.531mg	0.251mg
Histidine	0.354mg	0.094mg
Cholesterol	29mg	18mg
Trans Fat	0.083g	0.011g
Saturated Fat	3.166g	0.54g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.004g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.964g	0.649g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.205g	1.111g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.045g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.95g	0.981g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.087g	0.111g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.007g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g	0g

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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

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

41%

27%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.626g)

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Pupusas vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between Pupusas and Chinese fried rice

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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

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