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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 covers your daily need of 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 are 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 Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +134.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1965.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
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 +1965.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +30.2%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Water +4864.5%
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +219.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +30.2%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Water +4864.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +170.6%
Contains more Sucrose +40.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Starch +170.6%
Contains more Sucrose +40.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Pupusas
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 20.42g Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 33.36g 10.43g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 23.02g Corn chips
Calories 538kcal 232kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 18.98g Corn chips
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 0.27g 1.45g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 2.6g Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 49mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 1.01mg Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 38mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 162mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 514mg 426mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.29mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.101mg 0.065mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.159mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 69IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.35mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 8µg 4µg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1.1µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.246mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.803mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.185mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.137mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.331mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.2mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.083g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 4.331g 3.166g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.004g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 3.964g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 2.205g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.95g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.003g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.087g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Corn chips
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.