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Pupusas vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pupusas and Cocoa Krispies

  • Pupusas contain less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 188% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.2%
Contains more IronIron +1335.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +591.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Sodium ~424mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.1µg

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2985.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1357.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +7975%

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.2%
Contains more FatsFats +286.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1790.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.8%
~equal in Other ~1.99g

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2105%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.7%

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
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +130.8%
~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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Calories 232kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 11.51g 4.6g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 2.7g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 20.42g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 23.02g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 28IU 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 49mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 255mg 197mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 1.45g 38.6g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.4g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 1.62mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 18.98g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 162mg 102mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 424mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 84IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 10µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.35mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.159mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 17.8µg 16.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.249mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0.083g 0g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 38.4mg 8.7mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.1g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.3g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.1g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.08mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.16mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.16mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.34mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.13mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.09mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.24mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.09mg 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 0g 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 Cocoa Krispies
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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.066g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.