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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% 20% 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% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +302.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 436kcal 232kcal Corn nuts
Protein 9g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 14.3g 10.43g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 63.3g 20.42g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 23.02g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Corn nuts
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 109mg 38mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 286mg 255mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 1.01mg Corn nuts
Sugar 1.45g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 2.6g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.065mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 1.62mg Corn nuts
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 283mg 162mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 338IU 84IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 17µg 10µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.487mg 0.159mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.083mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.087mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 0µg 4µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn nuts
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.58g 3.166g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 3.964g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 2.205g Corn nuts
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

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
18%
Corn nuts
21%
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.