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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Selenium +109.4%
Contains more Calcium +1063.3%
Contains more Iron +3068.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +975.3%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +610.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Selenium +109.4%
Contains more Calcium +1063.3%
Contains more Iron +3068.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +975.3%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +19575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1935.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +19575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1935.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Water +1803.9%
Contains more Carbs +259.8%
Contains more Other +68.8%
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 Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Water +1803.9%
Contains more Carbs +259.8%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +160%
Contains more Starch +208.1%
Contains more Sucrose +2250%
Contains more Glucose +67.6%
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 Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +160%
Contains more Starch +208.1%
Contains more Sucrose +2250%
Contains more Glucose +67.6%

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
Net carbs 20.42g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 11.51g 7.69g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 3.46g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 232kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 18.98g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.33g 0.11g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 9.76g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 49mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 1.01mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 38mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 162mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 255mg 223mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 596mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.62mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.065mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.159mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 17.8µg 8.5µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.3mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0.7µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 0.1mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
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
Folate 4µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg 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
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.99g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.277g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 1.21g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.04g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
304%
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.