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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Sodium - 409
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.147
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Sodium - 409
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.147

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4563.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4563.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%
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 Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.13
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.13

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +942.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +207.9%
Contains more Glucose +102.9%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
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 Starch +942.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +207.9%
Contains more Glucose +102.9%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 20.42g 5.79g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 7.08g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 5.3g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 7.29g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 105kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 1.82g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 1.45g 2.41g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 22mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 38mg 15mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 76mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 204mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.62mg 1.5mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.049mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.147mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 6.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 28IU 3IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
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
Folate 4µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
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
Cholesterol 29mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.217g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 2.13g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.002g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 1.803g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.004g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
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 contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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.

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