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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.
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
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 E +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 11.51
Equal in Water - 53.12
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 Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 11.51
Equal in Water - 53.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.2%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1228.9%
Contains more Glucose +364.7%
Contains more Fructose +360.6%
Contains more Starch +84.8%
Contains more Maltose +1200%
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 Sucrose +1228.9%
Contains more Glucose +364.7%
Contains more Fructose +360.6%
Contains more Starch +84.8%
Contains more Maltose +1200%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 19.61g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 11.87g 11.51g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 10.43g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 252kcal 232kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 1.52g 0.33g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 40mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 1.22mg 1.01mg Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 136mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 161mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 252mg 426mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.089mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 13µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 11IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.35mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Chinese lemon chicken
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
Folate 9µg 4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.1µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 29mg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.083g Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 3.166g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.205g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 1.95g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.087g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.