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Pupusas vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pupusas and Caesar salad?

  • Caesar salad is richer than Pupusas in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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.
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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.5%
Contains more IronIron +131.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg
~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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436.4%

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% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
~equal in Fats ~9.54g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.9%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +33.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +188.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +242.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +328.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 232kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 11.51g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 10.43g 9.54g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 29.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 23.02g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 29mg 24mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 28mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 255mg 170mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 1.45g 4.02g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.62mg 1.61mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 162mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 426mg 454mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 10µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 17.8µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.447mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Caesar salad
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 4.206g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.38g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.461g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.46mg 0.393mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.976mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.784mg 0.523mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.531mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.354mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0.33g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.155g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
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 - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.