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Pupusas vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pupusas and corn grits

  • Pupusas have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, magnesium, copper, and potassium, while corn grits has more iron.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need for iron, 71% more than pupusas.
  • The amount of saturated fat in corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +564.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%

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.
Pupusas
10
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% 3.3% 7% 11% 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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +628.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2028.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.3%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
Contains more WaterWater +52.9%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1054.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +23.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +280%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Corn grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Corn grits DV% diff.
Iron 1.01mg 6.71mg 71%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Phosphorus 162mg 14mg 21%
Protein 11.51g 1.58g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.028mg 16%
Fats 10.43g 0.49g 15%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.09mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.166g 0.076g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.191g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.052mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.964g 0.081g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 426mg 227mg 9%
Calories 232kcal 74kcal 8%
Magnesium 38mg 6mg 8%
Copper 0.065mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 255mg 27mg 7%
Choline 38.4mg 2.6mg 7%
Folate 4µg 27µg 6%
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g 6%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.143mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.135mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.672mg 4%
Vitamin D 28IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.01mg 2%
Carbs 23.02g 15.95g 2%
Calcium 49mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 18.98g 15.39g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 20.42g 14.85g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 0.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0.048mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Corn grits
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
20%
Pupusas
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.09g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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