Pupusas vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pupusas and Lo mein
- Pupusas have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Lo mein is higher in Vitamin K.
- Pupusas covers your daily Phosphorus needs 17% more than Lo mein.
- Lo mein has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.
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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.
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+171.4%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Potassium
+142.9%
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Zinc
+350%
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Selenium
+52.1%
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Manganese
+50.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Copper - 0.064
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+171.4%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Potassium
+142.9%
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Zinc
+350%
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Selenium
+52.1%
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Manganese
+50.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Copper - 0.064
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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Vitamin E
+16.7%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Vitamin B3
+193%
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Vitamin B5
+137%
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Vitamin B6
+238.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+113.1%
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Vitamin C
+1600%
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Vitamin B2
+42.5%
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Folate
+600%
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Vitamin K
+1054.5%
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Vitamin E
+16.7%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Vitamin B3
+193%
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Vitamin B5
+137%
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Vitamin B6
+238.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+113.1%
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Vitamin C
+1600%
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Vitamin B2
+42.5%
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Folate
+600%
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Vitamin K
+1054.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+141.3%
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Fats
+343.8%
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Carbs
+14.2%
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Other
+38.1%
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Water
+34.3%
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Protein
+141.3%
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Fats
+343.8%
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Carbs
+14.2%
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+38.1%
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Water
+34.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+569.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.8%
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Saturated Fat
-85.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+569.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.8%
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Saturated Fat
-85.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+13.4%
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Maltose
+30%
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Sucrose
+328.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
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Starch
+13.4%
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Maltose
+30%
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Sucrose
+328.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 18.86g |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 4.77g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 2.35g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 20.16g |
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| Calories | 232kcal | 121kcal |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 16.73g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.33g | |
| Sugar | 1.45g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 430mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.064mg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.24mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 11.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 179IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.068mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 12.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0.008g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 0.464g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 0.592g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 1.291g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 1.134g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.702g)
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 ($)
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.