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Fettuccine vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fettuccine and Pupusas

  • Pupusas have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Iron than Fettuccine.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 20% more.
  • Fettuccine contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +548%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +1520%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +548%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +1520%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
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 E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Fats +286.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Equal in Other - 1.92
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Water +41.6%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Fats +286.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Equal in Other - 1.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Pupusas
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 12g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 6.2g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 2.7g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 14g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 99kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.3g 1.45g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 28mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 0.6mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Magnesium 6mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 25mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 168mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 166mg 426mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.35mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.083mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 6µg 4µg Fettuccine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
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
Cholesterol 14mg 29mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 3.166g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)

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. 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.