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Pupusas vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Chinese egg rolls

  • Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% higher.
  • Chinese egg rolls have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
~equal in Sodium ~468mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5254.5%

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.5%
~equal in Water ~50.6g
~equal in Other ~1.89g

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% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154%

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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +36.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +311.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +121.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +192.3%
~equal in Starch ~19.8g
~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 egg rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Calories 232kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 11.51g 8.28g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 23.02g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 29mg 16mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 40mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 165mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 1.45g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Copper 0.065mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 1.62mg 0.62mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 162mg 85mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 468mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.077mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.38mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.167mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 1.1µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.103g Pupusas
Choline 38.4mg 17.9mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.116g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 3.036g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.066mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.339mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.296mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.581mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.368mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.147mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.36mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.331mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.183mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Chinese egg rolls
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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.