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Pupusas vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pupusas and Corn chips

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Corn chips have more Vitamin E , Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Corn chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 46% more than Pupusas.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corn chips are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +134.2%
Contains more Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +134.2%
Contains more Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1965.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +472.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1965.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +472.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Water +4864.5%
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +30.2%
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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Water +4864.5%
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.5%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +40.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +170.6%
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +40.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +170.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 52.9g Corn chips
Protein 11.51g 6.17g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 23.02g 56.9g Corn chips
Calories 232kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 18.98g 51.36g Corn chips
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 2.6g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 49mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 1.01mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Magnesium 38mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 162mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 255mg 144mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 514mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 1.29mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.159mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 17.8µg 7.6µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 69IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 3µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.047mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.078mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.842mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.19mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.167mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 8µg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.046mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.246mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.235mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.803mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.185mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.137mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.322mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.331mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.2mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.088g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 4.331g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Corn chips
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
21%
Pupusas
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.