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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +292.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +912.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +852.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Pupusas
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% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 +64.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1178.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.2%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12687.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 3.96mg 1.01mg 37%
Selenium 3µg 17.8µg 27%
Protein 0.9g 11.51g 21%
Phosphorus 17mg 162mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.23mg 16%
Fats 0.1g 10.43g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 2.205g 15%
Saturated fat 0.02g 3.166g 14%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.62mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.64mg 11%
Sodium 173mg 426mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 3.964g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fiber 0.1g 2.6g 10%
Calories 52kcal 232kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.373mg 8%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Magnesium 3mg 38mg 8%
Choline 38.4mg 7%
Potassium 20mg 255mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.087mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 28IU 4%
Carbs 11.5g 23.02g 4%
Copper 0.034mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.159mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 0.04g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.083g N/A
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.073mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.026mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Cream of Rice Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Cream of Rice
20%
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 Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. 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.