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Pupusas vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Fettuccine

  • Pupusas have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Iron than Fettuccine.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 20% more.
  • Fettuccine contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 +75%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +548%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +1520%
Contains less Sodium -61%
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +548%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +1520%
Contains less Sodium -61%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Fats +286.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9
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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Fats +286.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Fettuccine
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 12g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 6.2g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 2.7g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 14g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 99kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 2.6g 2g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 28mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.6mg Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 6mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 25mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 168mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 1.62mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.07mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.8mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.05mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 6µg Fettuccine
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 14mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0.083g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.9g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.9g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.4g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)

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

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.