Pupusas vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pupusas and fajita
- Pupusas have more fiber, while fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Fajita covers your daily need for cholesterol 20% more than pupusas.
- The amount of saturated Fat in fajita is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +276.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71% |
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 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +82% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +932.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +69.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 5.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.99mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.37mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.68mg |
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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 | 0.007g |
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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 | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.