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Chinese egg rolls vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese egg rolls and Pupusas

  • Chinese egg rolls are higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% higher.
  • Chinese egg rolls have 2 times more Copper than Pupusas. While Chinese egg rolls have 0.148mg of Copper, Pupusas have only 0.065mg.
  • Chinese egg rolls have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
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 IronIron +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~426mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
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% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5254.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 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 FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
~equal in Water ~53.12g
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 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 -33.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 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 +36.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +311.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +121.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +192.3%
~equal in Starch ~18.98g
~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 egg rolls Pupusas
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Pupusas Opinion
Calories 250kcal 232kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 11.94g 10.43g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 24.69g 20.42g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 23.02g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 29mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 40mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 165mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.41mg 1.01mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 1.45g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Copper 0.148mg 0.065mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 19.8g 18.98g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 85mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 468mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.245mg 0.159mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.083mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 2.373mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.28µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 1.1µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.083g Pupusas
Choline 17.9mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.116g 3.166g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 2.205g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.339mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.581mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.368mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.147mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.331mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.183mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.73g 0.33g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.087g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.003g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 1.95g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
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 minerals?
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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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.