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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Pupusas?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E, yet Pupusas are higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% more.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has 4 times more Vitamin E than Pupusas. While Chinese lemon chicken has 1.28mg of Vitamin E, Pupusas have only 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this article.

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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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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 +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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 CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Protein ~11.51g
~equal in Water ~53.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 -35.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 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 +1228.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +364.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +360.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +84.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1200%
~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 lemon chicken Pupusas
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Pupusas Opinion
Calories 252kcal 232kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 11.51g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 10.43g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 20.61g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 32mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 5IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 16mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 40mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 161mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.22mg 1.01mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Zinc 0.51mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 10.27g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 136mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 252mg 426mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.35mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.089mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 13µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.373mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.23mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.083g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.033g 3.166g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.205g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.121mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.46mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.456mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.976mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.784mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.268mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.463mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.531mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.354mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.33g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.087g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 1.95g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
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 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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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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