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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +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.
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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Pupusas
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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 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 +21.7%
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
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 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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 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
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 StarchStarch +170.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Corn chips Pupusas
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Pupusas Opinion
Calories 538kcal 232kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 33.36g 10.43g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 52.9g 20.42g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 23.02g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 72mg 38mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 49mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.2mg 1.01mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 1.45g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 2.6g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.065mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 51.36g 18.98g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 162mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 69IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.35mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.333mg 0.159mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 17.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1.1µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 4µg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.083g Pupusas
Choline 12.1mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 4.331g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 3.964g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 2.205g 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
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.004g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.087g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.003g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.95g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
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.