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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +860% |
| 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
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
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% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.964g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.28µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 162mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 49mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 426mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 1.1µg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 2.205g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.643g | 3.166g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.087mg | 13% |
| Fats | 17.87g | 10.43g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 2.373mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.083mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 232kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 13.56g | 11.51g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 17.8µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.98mg | 1.62mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.287g | 3.964g | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.22g | 23.02g | 1% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 18.98g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 25.62g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.83g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | 1.95g | N/A |
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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
65%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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