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Pupusas vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Clif Bar

  • Clif Bar is higher than Pupusas in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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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 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +286.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +651%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains more IronIron +555.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +578.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1249.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%

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 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +563.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3245.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2850%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.3%

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
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +382.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.7%

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
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +262.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.182g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 232kcal 346kcal Clif Bar
Protein 11.51g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 10.43g 5.88g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 20.42g 58.04g Clif Bar
Carbs 23.02g 65.44g Clif Bar
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 49mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 255mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 1.01mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 1.45g 31.62g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.065mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 1.62mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 294mg Clif Bar
Sodium 426mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 84IU 20IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 17.8µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 1.1µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 4µg 118µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.083g 0g Clif Bar
Choline 38.4mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 3.166g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.093g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 2.182g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Clif Bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.695g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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