Potato salad vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Potato salad and Pupusas
- Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Pupusas has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 25% higher.
- Pupusas have 100 times less Vitamin C than Potato salad. Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, while Pupusas have 0.1mg.
- Pupusas are lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
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Copper
+81.5%
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Calcium
+157.9%
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Iron
+55.4%
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Magnesium
+153.3%
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Phosphorus
+211.5%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Zinc
+422.6%
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Manganese
+57.4%
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Selenium
+334.1%
Equal in Potassium - 255
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Copper
+81.5%
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Calcium
+157.9%
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Iron
+55.4%
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Magnesium
+153.3%
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Phosphorus
+211.5%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Zinc
+422.6%
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Manganese
+57.4%
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Selenium
+334.1%
Equal in Potassium - 255
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.
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Vitamin A
+86.9%
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Vitamin C
+9900%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin B3
+166.6%
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Vitamin B5
+19.9%
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Vitamin B6
+63.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
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Vitamin A
+86.9%
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Vitamin C
+9900%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin B3
+166.6%
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Vitamin B5
+19.9%
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Vitamin B6
+63.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+43.1%
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Protein
+329.5%
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Fats
+27.2%
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Carbs
+106.1%
Equal in Other - 1.92
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2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
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1.92 g
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Water
+43.1%
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Protein
+329.5%
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Fats
+27.2%
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Carbs
+106.1%
Equal in Other - 1.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.205 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.8%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 20.42g |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 11.51g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 10.43g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 23.02g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 232kcal |
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| Starch | 18.98g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Sugar | 1.45g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.01mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 162mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 426mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.159mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 17.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 84IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 2.373mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.976mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.268mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.531mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.354mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 29mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 3.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 3.964g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.205g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)