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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.
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Copper +127.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Equal in Sodium - 468
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 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Copper +127.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Equal in Sodium - 468

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5254.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5254.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Equal in Water - 50.6
Equal in Other - 1.89
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 Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Equal in Water - 50.6
Equal in Other - 1.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +36.8%
Contains more Glucose +311.8%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +192.3%
Equal in Starch - 19.8
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 Sucrose +36.8%
Contains more Glucose +311.8%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +192.3%
Equal in Starch - 19.8

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 20.42g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 11.51g 8.28g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 23.02g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 232kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 18.98g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.33g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 1.45g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 49mg 40mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 85mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 165mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 468mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 0.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.159mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 1.1µg 58.9µg 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
Cholesterol 29mg 16mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.103g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.116g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 3.036g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Chinese egg rolls
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
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 Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.