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Pupusas vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Orange chicken different?

  • Pupusas are higher in Fiber, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Orange chicken is 19% higher.
  • Pupusas contain 3 times more Fiber than Orange chicken. While Pupusas contain 2.6g of Fiber, Orange chicken contains only 0.8g.
  • Pupusas have less Sodium.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken are the varieties used 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.1µg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
~equal in Carbs ~22.46g
~equal in Water ~48.43g
~equal in Other ~1.97g

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% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.5%
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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +80.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3136.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +103%
~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 Orange chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 232kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 11.51g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 10.43g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 20.42g 21.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 23.02g 22.46g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 61mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 5IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 20mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 14mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 209mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.94mg Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 13.6g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 0.8g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.042mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 1.13mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 10.5g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 130mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 553mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 10µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 17.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.043mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.23mg
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.2µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 4µg 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.053g Orange chicken
Choline 38.4mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.422g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 3.474g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.113mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.976mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.784mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.268mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.531mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.354mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.33g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.008g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.