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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +650% |
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Carbs
~22.46g
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Water
~48.43g
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Other
~1.97g
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
2.422 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
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +80.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3136.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +103% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 6.086g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 24.4µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 3.59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 75µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 553mg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.51g | 14.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 66.1mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 130mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.166g | 2.422g | 3% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 10.5g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 5IU | 3% |
| Fats | 10.43g | 12.68g | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Calories | 232kcal | 262kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.964g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 17.1µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.02g | 22.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.42g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 5.284g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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 ($)