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Pupusas vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pupusas and Cheese popcorn

  • Pupusas are richer in Selenium, while Cheese popcorn is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 29% more than Pupusas.
  • Pupusas are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.6%
Contains more IronIron +121.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.4%
~equal in Potassium ~261mg

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 1.7% 8.4% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +151%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +991.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +645.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.235mg

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
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2024.8%
Contains more FatsFats +218.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Cheese popcorn Opinion
Calories 232kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Protein 11.51g 9.3g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Net carbs 20.42g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 23.02g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 29mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Calcium 49mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 255mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.01mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Sugar 1.45g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 2.6g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.065mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 1.62mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 426mg 889mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 8µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 17.8µg 12µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.453mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.461mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 1.1µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Folate 4µg 11µg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.083g Cheese popcorn
Choline 38.4mg 15.3mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 6.41g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.094mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.417mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.402mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.784mg 0.443mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.191mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.405mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.489mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.252mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
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 Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Cheese popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.244g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.