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Orange chicken vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange chicken and Pupusas different?

  • Orange chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Pupusas are richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Orange chicken is 19% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 8 times more Vitamin A than Pupusas. While Orange chicken contains 75µg of Vitamin A, Pupusas contain only 10µg.
  • Pupusas have less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) are the varieties used 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
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 +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.01mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.8µg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 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 ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
~equal in Carbs ~23.02g
~equal in Water ~53.12g
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 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 -23.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 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 +3136.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +103%
Contains more StarchStarch +80.8%
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.
Orange chicken Pupusas
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Pupusas Opinion
Calories 262kcal 232kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 11.51g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 10.43g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 20.42g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 61mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 5IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 14mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 209mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 0.94mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Sugar 13.6g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 0.8g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.042mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.13mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 10.5g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 130mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 553mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 264IU 84IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 10µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.35mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.087mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.1µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 2.373mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.64mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.23mg
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.1µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 4µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.083g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 38.4mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 3.166g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.205g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.576mg 0.46mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.456mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.976mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.784mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.268mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.463mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.531mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.354mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.33g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.087g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 1.95g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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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