Corn chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn chips and pupusas
- Corn chips have more vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and manganese, while pupusas have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Corn chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 46% more than pupusas.
- Corn chips contain 3 times more calcium than pupusas. While corn chips contain 138mg of calcium, pupusas contain only 49mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pupusas is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1965.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +472.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +217.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4864.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +645.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +170.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +40.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 2.205g | 95% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.35mg | 46% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 10.43g | 35% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 17.8µg | 19% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 232kcal | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 3.964g | 13% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 18.98g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 23.02g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 11.51g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 2.373mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.64mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 49mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 38.4mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 3.166g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 162mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 1.1µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 426mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU | 4% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 255mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 1.95g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)