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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% 5% 7% 21% 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 Opinion
Calories 276kcal 232kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 14.3g 10.43g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 20.42g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 23.02g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 17mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 31mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 123mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.25mg 1.01mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 25.58g 18.98g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 370mg 426mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.348mg 0.159mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.083mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.087mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 4µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.083g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.137g 3.166g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 2.205g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.15mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.35mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.151mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.081mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.216mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.109mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 1.26g 0.33g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.087g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 1.95g Onion rings

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
21%
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.