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Pupusas vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Jerky

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Choline.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • Pupusas contain 2 times more Selenium than Jerky. Pupusas contain 17.8µg of Selenium, while Jerky contains 10.7µg.
  • Pupusas contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +436.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +249.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.2%

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.
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% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3250%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.1%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +127.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.4%
Contains more FatsFats +145.4%
Contains more OtherOther +256.3%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Jerky Opinion
Calories 232kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 11.51g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 10.43g 25.6g Jerky
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 9.2g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 11g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 48mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 11IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 51mg Jerky
Calcium 49mg 20mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 1.01mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 1.45g 9g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 1.62mg 8.11mg Jerky
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 426mg 2081mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.3µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.111mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 10.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.732mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.163mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.179mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg Jerky
Folate 4µg 134µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.083g Jerky
Choline 38.4mg 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 3.166g 10.85g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.011g 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
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Jerky
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
21%
Pupusas
36%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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