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Tortilla chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla chips and Pupusas?

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for Selenium is 24% higher.
  • Tortilla chips have 19 times more Vitamin K than Pupusas. Tortilla chips have 20.9µg of Vitamin K, while Pupusas have 1.1µg.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this comparison.

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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 +116.3%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +304.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +116.3%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +304.5%

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 E +908.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 E +908.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +1912.1%
Equal in Other - 1.92
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +1912.1%
Equal in Other - 1.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +229.5%
Contains more Sucrose +105.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 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 +229.5%
Contains more Sucrose +105.3%
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.
Tortilla chips Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 20.42g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 20.68g 10.43g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 23.02g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 232kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 18.98g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 0.78g 1.45g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 2.6g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 49mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.01mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 38mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 162mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 328mg 426mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.097mg 0.065mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.159mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 4IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.35mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.083mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 12µg 4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.28µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 1.1µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.083g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.811g 3.166g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 3.964g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 2.205g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 1.95g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.087g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips 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
25%
Tortilla chips
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.