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 RAE, 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.
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+24.6%
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Potassium
+22%
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Sodium
-23%
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Zinc
+43.4%
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Copper
+54.8%
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Manganese
+82.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+24.6%
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Potassium
+22%
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Sodium
-23%
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Zinc
+43.4%
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Copper
+54.8%
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Manganese
+82.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
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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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+93%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+214.3%
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Vitamin E
+205.7%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+152.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.3%
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Vitamin B5
+56.3%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+2118.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+93%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+214.3%
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Vitamin E
+205.7%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+152.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.3%
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Vitamin B5
+56.3%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+2118.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.6%
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Fats
+21.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.46
Equal in Water - 48.43
Equal in Other - 1.97
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
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14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
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1.97 g
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Protein
+25.6%
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Fats
+21.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.46
Equal in Water - 48.43
Equal in Other - 1.97
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.1%
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+176%
Saturated Fat:
3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.1%
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+176%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+80.8%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+3136.8%
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Glucose
+85.3%
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Fructose
+103%
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:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+80.8%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+3136.8%
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Glucose
+85.3%
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Fructose
+103%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 21.66g |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 14.46g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 12.68g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 22.46g |
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| Calories | 232kcal | 262kcal |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 10.5g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.67g |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 13.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.8g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 553mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.359mg |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 61mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0.053g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 2.422g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 6.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 5.284g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.01g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)