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Pupusas vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Bran cereal

  • Bran cereal is higher than Pupusas in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 905% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +852.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +1642.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +665.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +609.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4560.4%

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% 5% 7% 21% 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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1979.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3014.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +372.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +32650%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%

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
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +112.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2405.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%

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
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 2% 2%
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
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +14.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3373.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +214.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +171.8%
~equal in Fructose ~0.36g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Bran cereal Opinion
Calories 232kcal 259kcal Bran cereal
Protein 11.51g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 10.43g 4.9g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 20mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 20.42g 44.94g Bran cereal
Carbs 23.02g 74.24g Bran cereal
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 28IU 170IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 38mg 362mg Bran cereal
Calcium 49mg 389mg Bran cereal
Potassium 255mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Iron 1.01mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Sugar 1.45g 15.69g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 29.3g Bran cereal
Copper 0.065mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Zinc 1.62mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Starch 18.98g 21.8g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 162mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Sodium 426mg 258mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 84IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 10µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.159mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 17.8µg 9.4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 12mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.2µg Bran cereal
Folate 4µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.083g 0g Bran cereal
Choline 38.4mg 49.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 3.166g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.89g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 2g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.46mg 0.38mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.7mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.17mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.531mg 0.52mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.28mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.36g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Bran cereal
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
21%
Pupusas
615%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.