Pupusas vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pupusas and General Mills Cheerios

The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Pupusas.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Iron 402% more than Pupusas.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.

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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

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -14.3%

Contains more Calcium +718.4%

Contains more Iron +3184.2%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +196.9%

Contains more Potassium +151.4%

Contains more Zinc +932.7%

Contains more Copper +492.3%

Contains more Manganese +2130.8%

Contains more Selenium +39.9%

Pupusas

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -14.3%

Contains more Calcium +718.4%

Contains more Iron +3184.2%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +196.9%

Contains more Potassium +151.4%

Contains more Zinc +932.7%

Contains more Copper +492.3%

Contains more Manganese +2130.8%

Contains more Selenium +39.9%

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

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin A +3827.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +385.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +21500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1498.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +939.1%

Contains more Folate +17750%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2317.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%

Pupusas

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin A +3827.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +385.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +21500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1498.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +939.1%

Contains more Folate +17750%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2317.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Fats +55%

Contains more Water +935.5%

Contains more Carbs +218.1%

Contains more Other +46.9%

Equal in Protein - 12.09

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Contains more Fats +55%

Contains more Water +935.5%

Contains more Carbs +218.1%

Contains more Other +46.9%

Equal in Protein - 12.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.8%

Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.8%

Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +266.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +202.3%

Contains more Sucrose +1023.7%

Pupusas

Starch: 18.98 g

Sucrose: 0.38 g

Glucose: 0.34 g

Fructose: 0.33 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.39 g

Galactose: 0 g

General Mills Cheerios

Starch: 57.37 g

Sucrose: 4.27 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0.09 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +266.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +202.3%

Contains more Sucrose +1023.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	20.42g	63.83g
Protein	11.51g	12.09g
Fats	10.43g	6.73g
Carbs	23.02g	73.23g
Calories	232kcal	376kcal
Starch	18.98g	57.37g
Fructose	0.33g	0.09g
Sugar	1.45g	4.36g
Fiber	2.6g	9.4g
Calcium	49mg	401mg
Iron	1.01mg	33.17mg
Magnesium	38mg	114mg
Phosphorus	162mg	481mg
Potassium	255mg	641mg
Sodium	426mg	497mg
Zinc	1.62mg	16.73mg
Copper	0.065mg	0.385mg
Manganese	0.159mg	3.547mg
Selenium	17.8µg	24.9µg
Vitamin A	84IU	3299IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	990µg
Vitamin E	0.35mg	0.65mg
Vitamin D	28IU	136IU
Vitamin D	0.7µg	3.4µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.083mg	1.327mg
Vitamin B2	0.087mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B3	2.373mg	20.967mg
Vitamin B5	0.64mg	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	0.23mg	2.39mg
Folate	4µg	714µg
Vitamin B12	0.28µg	6.77µg
Vitamin K	1.1µg	1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.121mg	0.167mg
Threonine	0.46mg	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.456mg	0.429mg
Leucine	0.976mg	0.91mg
Lysine	0.784mg	0.366mg
Methionine	0.268mg	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.463mg	0.628mg
Valine	0.531mg	0.586mg
Histidine	0.354mg	0.261mg
Cholesterol	29mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.083g	0.02g
Saturated Fat	3.166g	1.5g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.004g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.964g	2.376g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.205g	2.432g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.045g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.95g	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.087g	0.068g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.007g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g	0g

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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%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

41%

296%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.666g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Pupusas vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Pupusas and General Mills Cheerios

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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