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Pupusas vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pupusas and Burrito

  • Pupusas are richer in Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Burrito is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Burrito covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 17% more than Pupusas.
  • Pupusas have 15 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. Pupusas have 29mg of Cholesterol, while Burrito has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more IronIron +105.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg
~equal in Calcium ~52mg
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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 3% 9.2% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%

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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +67.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43%
~equal in Water ~52.53g
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.174g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Burrito Opinion
Calories 232kcal 206kcal Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 6.48g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 6.22g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 20.42g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 23.02g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 29mg 2mg Burrito
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 49mg 52mg Burrito
Potassium 255mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 1.01mg 2.08mg Burrito
Sugar 1.45g Burrito
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 1.62mg 0.7mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 45mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 454mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 153IU Burrito
Vitamin A 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 17.8µg 10.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.87mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.14mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.5µg Burrito
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 40µg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.083g Burrito
Choline 38.4mg 26.8mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 3.174g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.184g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.551g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.079mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.244mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.27mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.504mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.343mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.107mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.351mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.319mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.172mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 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 Burrito
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
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.