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Pupusas vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Corn nuts

  • Pupusas are higher in Vitamin B12, however, Corn nuts are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Fiber is 23% higher.
  • Corn nuts have less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 Calcium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
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 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%

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 B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +3220%
Contains more Fats +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +211.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%
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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +3220%
Contains more Fats +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +211.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 11.51g 9g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 23.02g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 232kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Corn nuts
Fiber 2.6g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 49mg 17mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 38mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 162mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 255mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 426mg 600mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.065mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.159mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.507mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.374mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.187mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 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
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Corn nuts
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.58g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 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 nuts
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
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.