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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +852.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +1642.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +665.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +609.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4560.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 174% 24% 65% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3014.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +372.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +32650%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +112.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2405.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +14.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3373.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +214.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +171.8%
~equal in Fructose ~0.33g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.23mg 905%
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0.28µg 772%
Folate 1310µg 4µg 327%
Manganese 7.41mg 0.159mg 315%
Iron 17.6mg 1.01mg 207%
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.087mg 202%
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.083mg 182%
Phosphorus 1150mg 162mg 141%
Copper 1.04mg 0.065mg 108%
Fiber 29.3g 2.6g 107%
Zinc 12.4mg 1.62mg 98%
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 2.373mg 78%
Magnesium 362mg 38mg 77%
Vitamin A 522µg 10µg 57%
Calcium 389mg 49mg 34%
Potassium 1020mg 255mg 23%
Vitamin C 20mg 0.1mg 22%
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0.7µg 18%
Vitamin D 170IU 28IU 18%
Carbs 74.24g 23.02g 17%
Selenium 9.4µg 17.8µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fats 4.9g 10.43g 9%
Saturated fat 1.1g 3.166g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.89g 3.964g 8%
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.64mg 8%
Sodium 258mg 426mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.35mg 6%
Protein 13.14g 11.51g 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.1µg 3%
Choline 49.4mg 38.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 2.205g 1%
Calories 259kcal 232kcal 1%
Starch 21.8g 18.98g 1%
Net carbs 44.94g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 15.69g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.38mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.35mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.28mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.36g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
616%
Bran cereal
20%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
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.