Potato pancake vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato pancake and Pupusas
- Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Folate, and Iron, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, and Zinc.
- Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 31% more.
- Potato pancake contains 10 times more Folate than Pupusas. Potato pancake contains 41µg of Folate, while Pupusas contain 4µg.
- Pupusas contain less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato pancakes 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 PotassiumPotassium | +143.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +27500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +925% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
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 | -21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.9% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~3.964g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
20.88 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.76 g
Fructose:
0.56 g
Lactose:
0.03 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0.03 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 GlucoseGlucose | +123.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +69.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1200% |
~equal in
Starch
~18.98g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.38g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 268kcal | 232kcal |
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| Protein | 6.08g | 11.51g |
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| Fats | 14.76g | 10.43g |
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| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.51g | 20.42g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 23.02g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU | 28IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 622mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.01mg |
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| Sugar | 1.79g | 1.45g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.62mg |
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| Starch | 20.88g | 18.98g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 162mg |
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| Sodium | 764mg | 426mg |
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| Vitamin A | 113IU | 84IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.26mg | 0.159mg |
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| Selenium | 8.9µg | 17.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 2.373mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 41µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Choline | 74.2mg | 38.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.496g | 3.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.73g | 3.964g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.516g | 2.205g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0.976mg |
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| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.268mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.369mg | 0.531mg |
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| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0.354mg |
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| Fructose | 0.56g | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
37%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.