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Chinese cuisine vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cuisine and Pupusas

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pupusas has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 42% more than Pupusas.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 116 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas contain only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese cuisine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.01
Equal in Sodium - 426
Equal in Zinc - 1.62
Equal in Manganese - 0.159
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.01
Equal in Sodium - 426
Equal in Zinc - 1.62
Equal in Manganese - 0.159

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 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4563.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4563.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +48.4%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Other +27.2%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Water +48.4%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Other +27.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.205
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.205

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +207.9%
Contains more Glucose +102.9%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +942.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 Sucrose +207.9%
Contains more Glucose +102.9%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +942.9%
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.
Chinese cuisine Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 7.08g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 5.3g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 7.29g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 105kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 1.82g 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.55g 0.33g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 22mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 1.11mg 1.01mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 76mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 204mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 409mg 426mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.049mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.147mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 6.7µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 1262IU 84IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 10µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.35mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 45µg 4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.28µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 1.1µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.313mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.525mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.552mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.158mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.327mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.207mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 14mg 29mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.083g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 3.166g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.087g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.