Pupusas vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pupusas and Cream of Rice different?
- Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Cream of Rice is higher in Iron.
- Cream of Rice covers your daily need of Iron 37% more than Pupusas.
- Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat.
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +912.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +852.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +493.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +742.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +751.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1178.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10330% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12687.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8066.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 11.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 3.96mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.04g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.16mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 1.039mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.015mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0.073mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.146g)
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 ($)