Pupusas vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pupusas and General tso's chicken different?
- Pupusas are richer in Fiber, and Selenium, while General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
- General tso's chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin K 31% more than Pupusas.
- Pupusas contain 4 times more Calcium than General tso's chicken. Pupusas contain 49mg of Calcium, while General tso's chicken contains 12mg.
- Pupusas are lower in Cholesterol.
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types were 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.
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Magnesium
+111.1%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+26.9%
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Zinc
+24.6%
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Copper
+41.3%
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Manganese
+112%
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Selenium
+23.6%
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Iron
+14.9%
Equal in Sodium - 435
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Magnesium
+111.1%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+26.9%
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Zinc
+24.6%
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Copper
+41.3%
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Manganese
+112%
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Selenium
+23.6%
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Iron
+14.9%
Equal in Sodium - 435
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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Vitamin D
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+207.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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Vitamin A
+11.9%
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Vitamin E
+245.7%
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Vitamin C
+1500%
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Vitamin B2
+35.6%
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Vitamin B3
+20.2%
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Folate
+175%
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Vitamin K
+3372.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.617
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Vitamin D
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+207.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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Vitamin A
+11.9%
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Vitamin E
+245.7%
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Vitamin C
+1500%
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Vitamin B2
+35.6%
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Vitamin B3
+20.2%
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Folate
+175%
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Vitamin K
+3372.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.617
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+17.7%
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Other
+20%
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Protein
+12.1%
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Fats
+56.9%
Equal in Carbs - 23.99
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Water
+17.7%
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Other
+20%
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Protein
+12.1%
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Fats
+56.9%
Equal in Carbs - 23.99
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+240.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.879
Saturated Fat:
3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+240.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.879
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+60.4%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+2652.6%
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Glucose
+82.4%
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Fructose
+54.5%
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
Starch:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+60.4%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+2652.6%
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Glucose
+82.4%
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Fructose
+54.5%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 232kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.01g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.