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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Pupusas

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Manganese, however, Pupusas are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Calcium is 28% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 23 times more Vitamin K than Pupusas. While Mozzarella cheese sticks have 25.4µg of Vitamin K, Pupusas have only 1.1µg.
  • Pupusas have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
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 +575.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.065mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.8µg

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
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 AVitamin A +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 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 +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.964g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 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 +14.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Pupusas Opinion
Calories 324kcal 232kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 11.51g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 10.43g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 25.62g 20.42g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 23.02g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 331mg 49mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 0.84mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Sugar 2.83g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.6g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.067mg 0.065mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 1.62mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 18.98g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 162mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 343IU 84IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 10µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.35mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.363mg 0.159mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.083mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.087mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.28µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.083g Pupusas
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 6.643g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3.964g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.205g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.46mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.456mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.976mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.784mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.268mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.463mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.531mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.354mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.087g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.01g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.95g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.477g)
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.
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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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