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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.
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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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.
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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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 E Vitamin E +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.25mg

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
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
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
19% 25% 56%
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
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
56% 27% 9% 8%
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%
~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 lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 232kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.51g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 10.43g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 20.42g 19.61g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 20.61g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 32mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 5IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 16mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 40mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 161mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.22mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 1.45g 8.18g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.04mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 0.51mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 10.27g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 136mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 84IU 11IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 3µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.089mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 13µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.053mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.07mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.52mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.11µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 4µg 9µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.068g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 38.4mg 28.6mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.749g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.46mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.976mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.784mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.268mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.531mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.354mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 0.33g 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.008g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
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.

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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.