Pupusas vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pupusas and Chinese lemon chicken?
- Pupusas are higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
- Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% more.
- Pupusas have 3 times more Zinc than Chinese lemon chicken. While Pupusas have 1.62mg of Zinc, Chinese lemon chicken has only 0.51mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.
We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken types in this article.
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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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +265.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
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:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.87g
~equal in
Water
~52.69g
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
2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176% |
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:
10.27 g
Sucrose:
5.05 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
1.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +84.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1200% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1228.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +364.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +360.6% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 11.87g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 13.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 19.61g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 20.61g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 161mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 10.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 252mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 3.776mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 24.4µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 28.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 2.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 2.749g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 6.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.141mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.513mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.537mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0.978mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.958mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.478mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.57mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.365mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.52g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.663g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 5.301g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
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 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.