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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.
Pupusas
Pupusas
8
:
2
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.9%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +912.5%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains more Iron +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.144
Pupusas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Cream of Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.9%
Contains more Potassium +1175%
Contains more Zinc +912.5%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains more Iron +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.144

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
Pupusas
12
:
0
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pupusas
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%
Cream of Rice
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% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pupusas
Pupusas
4
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Protein +1178.9%
Contains more Fats +10330%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +64.7%
Pupusas
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
Cream of Rice
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +1178.9%
Contains more Fats +10330%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +64.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pupusas
Pupusas
2
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12687.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Pupusas
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Cream of Rice
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12687.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8066.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pupusas Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Cream of Rice Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 11.4g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 0.9g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 0.1g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 11.5g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 52kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 2.6g 0.1g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 1mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 38mg 3mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 17mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 20mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 1.62mg 0.16mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.034mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.144mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 3µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.02mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.071mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.018mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.039mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.076mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.027mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 3µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.013mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.044mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.015mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.073mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.037mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.026mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.037mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.057mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.026mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Cream of Rice
Trans Fat 0.083g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.02g Cream of Rice
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 0.031g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.027g Pupusas
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Cream of Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Pupusas
5%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
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?
?
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.