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Bran cereal vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bran cereal and Pupusas

  • Bran cereal is higher than Pupusas in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 905% higher.
  • Bran cereal has 328 times more Folate than Pupusas. While Bran cereal has 1310µg of Folate, Pupusas have only 4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Contains more Calcium +693.9%
Contains more Iron +1642.6%
Contains more Magnesium +852.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.9%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Zinc +665.4%
Contains more Copper +1500%
Contains more Manganese +4560.4%
Contains more Selenium +89.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +693.9%
Contains more Iron +1642.6%
Contains more Magnesium +852.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.9%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Zinc +665.4%
Contains more Copper +1500%
Contains more Manganese +4560.4%
Contains more Selenium +89.4%

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 +1979.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3014.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5117.4%
Contains more Folate +32650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
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 +1979.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3014.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5117.4%
Contains more Folate +32650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +222.5%
Contains more Other +191.7%
Contains more Fats +112.9%
Contains more Water +2405.7%
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +222.5%
Contains more Other +191.7%
Contains more Fats +112.9%
Contains more Water +2405.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +14.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3373.7%
Contains more Glucose +214.7%
Contains more Maltose +171.8%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 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 +14.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3373.7%
Contains more Glucose +214.7%
Contains more Maltose +171.8%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 20.42g Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 11.51g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 74.24g 23.02g Bran cereal
Calories 259kcal 232kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 18.98g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 0.33g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 29.3g 2.6g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 49mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 1.01mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 38mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 162mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 255mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 426mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 1.62mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.065mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.159mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 1747IU 84IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 10µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.35mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 28IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0.7µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 0.1mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.083mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.087mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 2.373mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.64mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.23mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0.28µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.1µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.121mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.7mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.35mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.17mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.463mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.28mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 3.166g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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Bran cereal 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
664%
Bran cereal
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.