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Pickle relish vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pickle relish and pupusas

  • Pickle relish contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 than pupusas.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pupusas is 32% higher.
  • Pupusas have 3 times less sodium than pickle relish. Pickle relish has 1091mg of sodium, while pupusas have 426mg.

Food types used in this article are Pickle relish, hot dog 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 14% 1.5% 6.9% 47% 27% 5.7% 17% 142% 2% 0%
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 +26.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +671.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +960%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 3.3% 2.7% 0% 0% 10% 9.2% 9.4% 0.42% 3.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Pupusas
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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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 72% 3%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 23.35 g
Water: 71.65 g
Other: 3.04 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 +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +667.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2167.4%
~equal in Carbs ~23.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 60% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.227 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1646.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1904.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickle relish Pupusas DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg 32%
Sodium 1091mg 426mg 29%
Protein 1.5g 11.51g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.23mg 17%
Phosphorus 40mg 162mg 17%
Fats 0.46g 10.43g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 2.205g 14%
Saturated fat 0.044g 3.166g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.007mg 0.64mg 13%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.62mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.373mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.227g 3.964g 9%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Choline 38.4mg 7%
Calories 91kcal 232kcal 7%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.159mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 255mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 38mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.083mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.087mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 49mg 4%
Iron 1.25mg 1.01mg 3%
Copper 0.082mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Carbs 23.35g 23.02g 0%
Net carbs 21.85g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Vitamin A 8µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.075mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pickle relish 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
3%
Pickle relish
20%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pickle relish
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickle relish
Pickle relish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickle relish
Pickle relish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickle relish
Pickle relish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
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 ($)

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. Pickle relish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168560/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.