Jerky vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jerky and pupusas
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, and choline; however, pupusas are richer in selenium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 72% more.
- Jerky contains 34 times more folate than pupusas. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while pupusas contain 4µg.
- Pupusas contain less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +436.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +292.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 426mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.62mg | 59% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.01mg | 55% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 11.51g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 3.166g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 162mg | 35% |
| Folate | 134µg | 4µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.28µg | 30% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 10.43g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 3.964g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.065mg | 18% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 38.4mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 17.8µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 255mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 232kcal | 9% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 2.205g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.083mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.373mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 23.02g | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 28IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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