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Corn grits vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Pupusas

  • Corn grits has more Iron, while Pupusas has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 71% more than Pupusas.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +564.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.5%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1376.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +52.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +628.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2028.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.3%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1054.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 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 +23.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +280%
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 grits Pupusas
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Pupusas Opinion
Calories 74kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Protein 1.58g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 0.49g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 14.85g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 15.95g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 6mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 64mg 49mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 6.71mg 1.01mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 1.45g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Zinc 0.09mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 15.39g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 14mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 227mg 426mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.049mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.083mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.087mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 27µg 4µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.166g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.052mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.228mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.031mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.029mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.077mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.048mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.09g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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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