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Cream of Rice vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Rice and Pupusas different?

  • Cream of Rice is richer in Iron, while Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily need of Iron 37% more than Pupusas.

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types were used in this article.

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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.
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
2
:
8
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Iron +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.9%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +912.5%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Cream of Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Pupusas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Iron +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.9%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +912.5%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%

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.
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
0
:
12
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cream of Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Pupusas
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
1
:
4
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains more Water +64.7%
Contains more Protein +1178.9%
Contains more Fats +10330%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%
Contains more Other +∞%
Cream of Rice
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Pupusas
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 Water +64.7%
Contains more Protein +1178.9%
Contains more Fats +10330%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
1
:
2
Pupusas
Pupusas
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12687.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8066.7%
Cream of Rice
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Pupusas
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12687.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8066.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 0.9g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 0.1g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 11.5g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 52kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 0.04g 1.45g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 1mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 3.96mg 1.01mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 17mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 20mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 173mg 426mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.16mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.034mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.144mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 3µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 3µg 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.044mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.073mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.037mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.026mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.057mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.026mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cream of Rice
Trans Fat 0.083g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 3.166g Cream of Rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Cream of Rice
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.