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Corn nuts vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn nuts and pupusas

  • Corn nuts are higher in fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and copper; however, pupusas are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for fiber is 23% higher.
  • Corn nuts have 4 times more vitamin B1 than pupusas. While corn nuts have 0.35mg of vitamin B1, pupusas have only 0.083mg.
  • Pupusas have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +186.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3220%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Pupusas DV% diff.
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Fiber 8.4g 2.6g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.083mg 22%
Magnesium 109mg 38mg 17%
Phosphorus 283mg 162mg 17%
Carbs 71.7g 23.02g 16%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.159mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Calories 436kcal 232kcal 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Iron 1.7mg 1.01mg 9%
Sodium 600mg 426mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 3.964g 8%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Copper 0.136mg 0.065mg 8%
Choline 38.4mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 2.205g 7%
Fats 14.3g 10.43g 6%
Protein 9g 11.51g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.64mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 2.373mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.087mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 28IU 4%
Saturated fat 2.58g 3.166g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.23mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Zinc 1.88mg 1.62mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Potassium 286mg 255mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 63.3g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
17%
Corn nuts
20%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.