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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.
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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%

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
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 ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3220%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 232kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 11.51g 9g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 20.42g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 23.02g 71.7g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 49mg 17mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.01mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Sugar 1.45g Corn nuts
Fiber 2.6g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.065mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.62mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 426mg 600mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
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
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 0µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Corn nuts
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.58g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 3.22g Corn nuts
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 Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Corn nuts
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
18%
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 Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
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.