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Pupusas vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Kix Cereal different?

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Pupusas in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 387% more than Pupusas.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.
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 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1063.3%
Contains more IronIron +3068.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +975.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.7%

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%
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 85% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +151%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1935.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +19575%

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
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +201.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1803.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.8%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%

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
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 2% 2%
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
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160%
Contains more StarchStarch +208.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +67.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 232kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 11.51g 7.69g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 3.46g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 20.42g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 23.02g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 28IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 38mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 49mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 255mg 223mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 1.45g 9.76g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.065mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1.62mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 18.98g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 162mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 426mg 596mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 10µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.3mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.159mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 17.8µg 8.5µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.522mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 38.4mg 15.3mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.99g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.277g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.062mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.279mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.258mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.971mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.176mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.134mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.413mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.331mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.186mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.11g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.04g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 1.21g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Kix Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
21%
Pupusas
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.