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Pupusas vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pupusas and Beef sticks?

  • Beef sticks are richer than Pupusas in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pupusas are lower.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +236.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Potassium - 257
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +236.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Potassium - 257

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 B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +326.3%
Contains more Water +178.1%
Contains more Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Other +129.2%
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +326.3%
Contains more Water +178.1%
Contains more Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Other +129.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 5.4g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 10.43g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 23.02g 5.4g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 1.01mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 255mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 426mg 1531mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.065mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.159mg 0.086mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.328mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.205mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.46mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.976mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.784mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.268mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.531mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.354mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 29mg 133mg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 3.166g 20.8g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 4.42g Beef sticks
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
21%
Pupusas
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.634g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

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

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