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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.
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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +548%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Pupusas
Pupusas
10
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% 3.3% 7% 11% 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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +85.6%
Contains more FatsFats +286.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +451.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Fettuccine DV% diff.
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Phosphorus 162mg 25mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.05mg 14%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.1mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Fats 10.43g 2.7g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.4g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Protein 11.51g 6.2g 11%
Sodium 426mg 166mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.166g 0.9g 10%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.964g 0.9g 8%
Magnesium 38mg 6mg 8%
Choline 38.4mg 7%
Manganese 0.159mg 7%
Calories 232kcal 99kcal 7%
Copper 0.065mg 7%
Cholesterol 29mg 14mg 5%
Iron 1.01mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU 4%
Potassium 255mg 168mg 3%
Carbs 23.02g 14g 3%
Fiber 2.6g 2g 2%
Calcium 49mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.45mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 20.42g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.083g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Fettuccine
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
20%
Pupusas
7%
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 Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 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.