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Pupusas vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pupusas and Chinese cuisine

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Chinese cuisine have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 42% more than Pupusas.
  • Pupusas contain 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chinese cuisine. While Pupusas contain 3.166g of Saturated Fat, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.978g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~409mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.147mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4563.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +225.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.13g

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +942.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +207.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 232kcal 105kcal Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 7.08g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 5.3g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 20.42g 5.79g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 7.29g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 28IU 3IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 15mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 22mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 204mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 1.45g 2.41g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.049mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 1.5mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 1.82g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 76mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 84IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 10µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.147mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 6.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.033mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.32mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.443mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.161mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 4µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Choline 38.4mg 34.5mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.217g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 2.13g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.313mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.314mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.525mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.552mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.158mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.317mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.327mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.207mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.002g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 1.803g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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