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Pupusas vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 18% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties 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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61%
~equal in Sodium ~402mg

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 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1446.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.243mg
~equal in Choline ~37.4mg

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
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +49.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +40.8%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

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
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +650.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +389.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +63.6%
~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 Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 232kcal 129kcal Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 9.76g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 6.98g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 20.42g 5.37g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 6.87g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 24mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 20mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 218mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.76mg Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 3.03g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.62mg 0.74mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 2.53g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 94mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 84IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 10µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 17.8µg 8.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.032mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.5mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.11µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 4µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 38.4mg 37.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.173g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.118mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.407mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.431mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.775mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.449mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.24mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.402mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.47mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.265mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Kung Pao chicken
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.814g)
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.

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.