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Banana chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana chips and Pupusas

  • Banana chips are richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, while Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Banana chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 129% more than Pupusas.
  • Banana chips have 10 times more Manganese than Pupusas. Banana chips have 1.56mg of Manganese, while Pupusas have 0.159mg.
  • Pupusas are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, banana chips 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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
6
:
4
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +881.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Selenium +1086.7%
Banana chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Pupusas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +881.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Selenium +1086.7%

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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
5
:
7
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Vitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 84
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64
Banana chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Pupusas
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 C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 84
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
2
:
3
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Fats +222.1%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Protein +400.4%
Contains more Water +1135.3%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Banana chips
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Pupusas
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 +222.1%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Protein +400.4%
Contains more Water +1135.3%
Contains more Other +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
0
:
3
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Banana chips
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Pupusas
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 20.42g Banana chips
Protein 2.3g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 33.6g 10.43g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 23.02g Banana chips
Calories 519kcal 232kcal Banana chips
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 35.34g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 7.7g 2.6g Banana chips
Calcium 18mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 1.25mg 1.01mg Banana chips
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Banana chips
Phosphorus 56mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 536mg 255mg Banana chips
Sodium 6mg 426mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.205mg 0.065mg Banana chips
Manganese 1.56mg 0.159mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 83IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.1mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.083mg Banana chips
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.23mg Banana chips
Folate 14µg 4µg Banana chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg Banana chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.076mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.158mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.107mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.024mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.104mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.18mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Banana chips
Trans Fat 0.083g Banana chips
Saturated Fat 28.97g 3.166g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Banana 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
15%
Banana chips
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.