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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, while pupusas have more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.01mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.62mg
~equal in Sodium ~426mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.159mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4563.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.205g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +207.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +942.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Chinese cuisine Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Pupusas DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 1.1µg 42%
Selenium 6.7µg 17.8µg 20%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.1mg 13%
Phosphorus 76mg 162mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.978g 3.166g 10%
Folate 45µg 4µg 10%
Protein 7.08g 11.51g 9%
Fats 5.3g 10.43g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.28µg 8%
Starch 1.82g 18.98g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3.964g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.373mg 7%
Calories 105kcal 232kcal 6%
Vitamin A 63µg 10µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 38mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 29mg 5%
Carbs 7.29g 23.02g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.083mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.64mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 3IU 28IU 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.087mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 255mg 2%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.62mg 1%
Iron 1.11mg 1.01mg 1%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.159mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 2.205g 1%
Sodium 409mg 426mg 1%
Choline 34.5mg 38.4mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 2.41g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
20%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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.