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Lasagne vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lasagne and Pupusas?

  • Pupusas are richer than Lasagne in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lasagne has 6 times more Folate than Pupusas. While Lasagne has 24µg of Folate, Pupusas have only 4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lasagne is lower.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this article.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
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 CalciumCalcium +79.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%

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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +536.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 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 WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +112%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 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 -25.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +409.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 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 SucroseSucrose +42.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +173.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +215.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +93.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Lasagne Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pupusas Opinion
Calories 135kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Protein 7.28g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 4.92g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.1mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 15.36g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 17mg 29mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 88mg 49mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 0.71mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Sugar 3.11g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.09mg 0.065mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 9.83g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 115mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 373mg 426mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 84IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 10µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.35mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.193mg 0.159mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.28µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 1.1µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 4µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.083g Pupusas
Choline 23.2mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.348g 3.166g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.219mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.578mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.486mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.164mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.285mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.183mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 1.04g 0.33g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne 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
19%
Lasagne
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.

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