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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 for 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% 3.3% 7% 11% 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% 293% 6% 50% 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 +8690%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.01mg 32mg 387%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 5.7µg 226%
Folate 4µg 787µg 196%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.3mg 159%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 1.955mg 156%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 2mg 147%
Zinc 1.62mg 17.42mg 144%
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 24.25mg 137%
Vitamin A 10µg 879µg 97%
Calcium 49mg 570mg 52%
Manganese 0.159mg 1.13mg 42%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 25.4mg 28%
Fiber 2.6g 8.8g 25%
Carbs 23.02g 82.82g 20%
Selenium 17.8µg 8.5µg 17%
Starch 18.98g 58.47g 16%
Vitamin D 28IU 133IU 13%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 3.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.166g 0.576g 12%
Fats 10.43g 3.46g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.065mg 0.142mg 9%
Protein 11.51g 7.69g 8%
Sodium 426mg 596mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.964g 0.99g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.277g 6%
Calories 232kcal 357kcal 6%
Choline 38.4mg 15.3mg 4%
Phosphorus 162mg 189mg 4%
Magnesium 38mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.522mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 255mg 223mg 1%
Net carbs 20.42g 74.02g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 9.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.083g 0.025g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.062mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0.971mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.176mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.134mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 1.21g N/A

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
20%
Pupusas
286%
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.

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