Gratin vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gratin and pupusas
- Gratin has more vitamin C, copper, and calcium, while pupusas have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Pupusas cover your daily need for selenium, 27% more than gratin.
- Gratin contains 99 times more vitamin C than pupusas. While gratin contains 9.9mg of vitamin C, pupusas contain only 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pupusas is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +698.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 17.8µg | 27% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 11.51g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 2.205g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.065mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 2.373mg | 9% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.62mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 162mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 3.166g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 232kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 3.964g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 10.43g | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 23.02g | 4% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 433mg | 426mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.