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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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 +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.
Jerky
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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% 0% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 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.
Jerky Pupusas
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Pupusas Opinion
Calories 410kcal 232kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 11.51g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 10.43g Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 9.2g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 11g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 48mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 11IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 51mg 38mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 597mg 255mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.01mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.227mg 0.065mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.62mg Jerky
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 407mg 162mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.35mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.111mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 10.7µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.083mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.087mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.28µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.1µg Jerky
Folate 134µg 4µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.083g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 38.4mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 3.964g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.205g 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
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Jerky
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.