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Beef sticks vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef sticks and Pupusas?

  • Beef sticks are richer than Pupusas in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Beef sticks have 68 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Beef sticks have 6.8mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas have only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pupusas are lower.

We used Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +236.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 255
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +236.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 255

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 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
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 A +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Carbs +326.3%
Contains more Water +178.1%
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Carbs +326.3%
Contains more Water +178.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 21.5g 11.51g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 10.43g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 550kcal 232kcal Beef sticks
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 68mg 49mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.01mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 180mg 162mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 255mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 426mg Pupusas
Zinc 2.42mg 1.62mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.065mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 250IU 84IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 10µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.1mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.083mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.087mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.373mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 0µg 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.28µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.121mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.46mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.456mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.976mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.784mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.268mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.463mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.531mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.354mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 29mg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 3.166g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 3.964g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 2.205g Beef sticks
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
Beef sticks Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Beef sticks
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.634g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.

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