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Pretzels vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pretzels and Pupusas

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Copper, Folate, and Iron, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% more.
  • Pretzels contain 21 times more Folate than Pupusas. Pretzels contain 83µg of Folate, while Pupusas contain 4µg.
  • Pupusas contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 Iron +65.3%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains more Manganese +1025.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +206.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains more Manganese +1025.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +206.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +244%
Contains more Other +155.2%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +198%
Contains more Water +1509.7%
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 Carbs +244%
Contains more Other +155.2%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +198%
Contains more Water +1509.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 20.42g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 3.5g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 79.2g 23.02g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 232kcal Pretzels
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 1.67mg 1.01mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 113mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 146mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 1715mg 426mg Pupusas
Zinc 0.85mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.264mg 0.065mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.159mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.083mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.087mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 83µg 4µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.259mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.636mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.221mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.164mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.392mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.201mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.083g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 3.166g Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Pretzels
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.416g)
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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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