Pupusas vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pupusas and Chinese fried rice
- Pupusas have more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and fiber; however, Chinese fried rice is richer in manganese.
- Pupusas' daily need coverage for selenium is 17% more.
- Chinese fried rice contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +618.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +598.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +252.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +510.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +161.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +560% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +62.3% |
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~0.37g
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 8.3µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 51mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.032mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.51g | 4.05g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.433mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.166g | 0.54g | 12% |
| Fats | 10.43g | 2.96g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 0.637mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.72mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.964g | 0.649g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 1.111g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 30.8g | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.026mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 232kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.02g | 32.79g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 387mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.42g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 0.981g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)