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Pupusas vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pupusas and banana chips

  • Pupusas are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while banana chips are higher in manganese, fiber, and copper.
  • Banana chips cover your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than pupusas.
  • Banana chips are lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, banana chips.

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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 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1086.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.1%

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 0.33% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
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 21% 1.3% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.085mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
Contains more FatsFats +222.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
92% 6% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Banana chips DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.166g 28.97g 117%
Manganese 0.159mg 1.56mg 61%
Fats 10.43g 33.6g 36%
Selenium 17.8µg 1.5µg 30%
Fiber 2.6g 7.7g 20%
Sodium 426mg 6mg 18%
Protein 11.51g 2.3g 18%
Copper 0.065mg 0.205mg 16%
Phosphorus 162mg 56mg 15%
Calories 232kcal 519kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Carbs 23.02g 58.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.63g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.71mg 10%
Magnesium 38mg 76mg 9%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.75mg 8%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Potassium 255mg 536mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.964g 1.95g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.017mg 5%
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 49mg 18mg 3%
Iron 1.01mg 1.25mg 3%
Choline 38.4mg 21.3mg 3%
Folate 4µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 20.42g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 35.34g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.085mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.62mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.074mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0.158mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.086mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0.18mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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
Pupusas Banana chips
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
20%
Pupusas
14%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
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.
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/nutrients
  2. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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