Pupusas vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pupusas and Lasagne?

Pupusas are richer than Lasagne in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
Pupusas have 28 times more Vitamin D than Lasagne. While Pupusas have 28IU of Vitamin D, Lasagne has only 1IU.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Lasagne is lower.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types 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.

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Iron +42.3%

Contains more Magnesium +90%

Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%

Contains more Potassium +30.1%

Contains more Zinc +86.2%

Contains more Selenium +11.9%

Contains more Calcium +79.6%

Contains less Sodium -12.4%

Contains more Copper +38.5%

Contains more Manganese +21.4%

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Iron +42.3%

Contains more Magnesium +90%

Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%

Contains more Potassium +30.1%

Contains more Zinc +86.2%

Contains more Selenium +11.9%

Contains more Calcium +79.6%

Contains less Sodium -12.4%

Contains more Copper +38.5%

Contains more Manganese +21.4%

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.

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +420.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +2400%

Contains more Folate +500%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +420.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +2400%

Contains more Folate +500%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Protein +58.1%

Contains more Fats +112%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.3%

Contains more Water +33.4%

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

Lasagne

Protein: 7.28 g

Fats: 4.92 g

Carbs: 15.36 g

Water: 70.87 g

Other: 1.57 g

Contains more Protein +58.1%

Contains more Fats +112%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.3%

Contains more Water +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

Lasagne

Saturated Fat: 2.348 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lasagne

Contains more Starch +93.1%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +42.1%

Contains more Glucose +173.5%

Contains more Fructose +215.2%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Pupusas

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

Lasagne

Starch: 9.83 g

Sucrose: 0.54 g

Glucose: 0.93 g

Fructose: 1.04 g

Lactose: 0.6 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +93.1%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +42.1%

Contains more Glucose +173.5%

Contains more Fructose +215.2%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	20.42g	13.66g
Protein	11.51g	7.28g
Fats	10.43g	4.92g
Carbs	23.02g	15.36g
Calories	232kcal	135kcal
Starch	18.98g	9.83g
Fructose	0.33g	1.04g
Sugar	1.45g	3.11g
Fiber	2.6g	1.7g
Calcium	49mg	88mg
Iron	1.01mg	0.71mg
Magnesium	38mg	20mg
Phosphorus	162mg	115mg
Potassium	255mg	196mg
Sodium	426mg	373mg
Zinc	1.62mg	0.87mg
Copper	0.065mg	0.09mg
Manganese	0.159mg	0.193mg
Selenium	17.8µg	15.9µg
Vitamin A	84IU	437IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	41µg
Vitamin E	0.35mg	0.85mg
Vitamin D	28IU	1IU
Vitamin D	0.7µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	2.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.083mg	0.07mg
Vitamin B2	0.087mg	0.074mg
Vitamin B3	2.373mg	1.528mg
Vitamin B5	0.64mg	0.323mg
Vitamin B6	0.23mg	0.122mg
Folate	4µg	24µg
Vitamin B12	0.28µg	0.33µg
Vitamin K	1.1µg	7µg
Tryptophan	0.121mg	0.085mg
Threonine	0.46mg	0.219mg
Isoleucine	0.456mg	0.224mg
Leucine	0.976mg	0.578mg
Lysine	0.784mg	0.486mg
Methionine	0.268mg	0.164mg
Phenylalanine	0.463mg	0.329mg
Valine	0.531mg	0.285mg
Histidine	0.354mg	0.183mg
Cholesterol	29mg	17mg
Trans Fat	0.083g	0.196g
Saturated Fat	3.166g	2.348g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.004g	0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.964g	1.758g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.205g	0.433g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.045g	0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.95g	0.322g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.087g	0.026g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.007g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g	0.006g

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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%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

41%

35%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

Which food is cheaper?

Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $3)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Pupusas vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Pupusas and Lasagne?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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