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Potato chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Pupusas

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 58% higher.
  • Potato chips has 311 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas have only 0.1mg.
  • Pupusas have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +76.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +61.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +176.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~162mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 +31000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1909.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~38.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +231.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2695.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +451.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Pupusas Opinion
Calories 536kcal 232kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 34.6g 10.43g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 20.42g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 23.02g Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 67mg 38mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 1275mg 255mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.01mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 1.45g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.6g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.065mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 165mg 162mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 426mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.35mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.44mg 0.159mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.083mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.087mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.373mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 4µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.083g Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 3.964g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.205g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.253mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.419mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.424mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.11mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.392mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 153mg 0.354mg Potato chips
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
56%
Potato chips
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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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