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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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +536.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +112%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +409.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.8%

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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
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 StarchStarch +93.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +173.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +215.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Lasagne Opinion
Calories 232kcal 135kcal Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 7.28g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 4.92g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 20.42g 13.66g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 15.36g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 28IU 1IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 20mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 255mg 196mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.71mg Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 3.11g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.62mg 0.87mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 9.83g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 115mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 84IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 10µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 17.8µg 15.9µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.07mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.074mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.528mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.323mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.122mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 4µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.196g Pupusas
Choline 38.4mg 23.2mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.758g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.433g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.085mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.219mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.224mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.578mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.486mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.164mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.329mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.285mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.183mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.026g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g 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 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 0.322g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Lasagne
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
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.