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Chinese fried rice vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese fried rice and pupusas

  • Chinese fried rice has more manganese; however, pupusas are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for selenium is 17% more.
  • Chinese fried rice contains 3 times more manganese than pupusas. Chinese fried rice contains 0.433mg of manganese, while pupusas contain 0.159mg.
  • Chinese fried rice contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
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 CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.5%
Contains more IronIron +53%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.5%

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 13% 7.3% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
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 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +598.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.2%
Contains more FatsFats +252.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 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 -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +510.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 StarchStarch +62.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +161.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +560%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.38g
~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 fried rice Pupusas
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Pupusas DV% diff.
Selenium 8.3µg 17.8µg 17%
Phosphorus 51mg 162mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.23mg 15%
Protein 4.05g 11.51g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Manganese 0.433mg 0.159mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.54g 3.166g 12%
Fats 2.96g 10.43g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.373mg 11%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.62mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 3.964g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 2.205g 7%
Magnesium 10mg 38mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.083mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g 6%
Choline 5.5mg 38.4mg 6%
Starch 30.8g 18.98g 5%
Potassium 76mg 255mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.087mg 5%
Iron 0.66mg 1.01mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU 4%
Cholesterol 18mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.1mg 4%
Calories 174kcal 232kcal 3%
Carbs 32.79g 23.02g 3%
Copper 0.095mg 0.065mg 3%
Sodium 387mg 426mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 31.69g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice 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
5%
Chinese fried rice
20%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.626g)
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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.

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