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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 have more Iron.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of 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.
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +844.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +224.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +564.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +844.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +224.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +564.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +628.5%
Contains more Fats +2028.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Contains more Water +52.9%
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 Protein +628.5%
Contains more Fats +2028.6%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Contains more Water +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1054.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1054.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +23.3%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Starch +23.3%
Contains more Sucrose +280%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 14.85g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 1.58g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 0.49g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 15.95g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 74kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 15.39g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.01mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 38mg 6mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 14mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 27mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 1.62mg 0.09mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.049mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.01mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.672mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.052mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.028mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 27µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.011mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.052mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.058mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.228mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.031mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.029mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.077mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.048mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.076g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.081g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.191g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Corn grits
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.