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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Pupusas

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Manganese than Pupusas.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 265% more.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 92 times more Folate than Pupusas. General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 368µg of Folate, while Pupusas contain 4µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH 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 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
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 +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +806.1%
Contains more IronIron +1927.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1018.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +871.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +278.7%

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
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 +19300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2872.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +754.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +238.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1539.5%
~equal in Fats ~10.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 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 -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.205g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +85.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +367.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2384.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pupusas Opinion
Calories 410kcal 232kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 5.45g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 10.25g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0.1mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Net carbs 71.19g 20.42g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 77.99g 23.02g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 210IU 28IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 38mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 444mg 49mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 20.48mg 1.01mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 30.3g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 6.8g 2.6g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.192mg 0.065mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 18.12mg 1.62mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g 18.98g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phosphorus 199mg 162mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 567mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 3066IU 84IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 918µg 10µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 0.35mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0.7µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 0.159mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.083mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.087mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 2.373mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.23mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0.28µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 1.1µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Folate 368µg 4µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.083g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 13.1mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 0.975g 3.166g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 3.964g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.181mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.372mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.085mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.085mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.255mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.127mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 8.2g 0.33g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.087g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.003g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.