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Onion rings vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between onion rings and pupusas?

  • Onion rings is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B1, manganese, and folate, yet pupusas are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 28% higher.
  • Onion rings has 8 times more folate than pupusas. Onion rings has 33µg of folate, while pupusas have 4µg.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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 IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.9%

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +258.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 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 -32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 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 StarchStarch +34.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +363.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +285.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +281.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69.2%
~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.
Onion rings Pupusas
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Pupusas DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 2.205g 36%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.1µg 28%
Selenium 5.6µg 17.8µg 22%
Protein 4.14g 11.51g 15%
Phosphorus 71mg 162mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.62mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.23mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.083mg 9%
Manganese 0.348mg 0.159mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.64mg 7%
Folate 33µg 4µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 2.373mg 6%
Fats 14.3g 10.43g 6%
Saturated fat 2.137g 3.166g 5%
Magnesium 17mg 38mg 5%
Choline 10.7mg 38.4mg 5%
Potassium 123mg 255mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU 4%
Carbs 33.79g 23.02g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Iron 1.25mg 1.01mg 3%
Starch 25.58g 18.98g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3g 3.964g 2%
Calories 276kcal 232kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.087mg 2%
Sodium 370mg 426mg 2%
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g 2%
Calcium 31mg 49mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.26g 0.33g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 31.59g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.151mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.216mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.354mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
21%
Onion rings
20%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.029g)
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 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.