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Pupusas vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Fruit roll ups different?

  • Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fruit roll ups are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Fruit roll ups is 133% higher.
  • Pupusas contain 24 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fruit roll ups. While Pupusas contain 2.205g of Polyunsaturated fat, Fruit roll ups contain only 0.093g.
  • Fruit roll ups have less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C are the varieties 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 Selenium +456.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 18%
Contains more Selenium +456.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +119900%
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% 0% 0% 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +119900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11410%
Contains more Fats +198%
Contains more Water +420.8%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Carbs +270.1%
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
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +11410%
Contains more Fats +198%
Contains more Water +420.8%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Carbs +270.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2271%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.093 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2271%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Fruit roll ups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Fruit roll ups Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Protein 11.51g 0.1g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 3.5g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Calories 232kcal 373kcal Fruit roll ups
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 38.7g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 317mg Fruit roll ups
Zinc 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 3.2µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 120mg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin B1 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 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 Fruit roll ups
Trans Fat 0.083g Fruit roll ups
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.99g Fruit roll ups
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.724g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.093g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Fruit roll ups
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
33%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 99)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.