Pupusas vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pupusas and Lucky Charms Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Pupusas in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 272% more than Pupusas.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.

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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

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Potassium +14.9%

Contains less Sodium -34.3%

Contains more Selenium +21.9%

Contains more Calcium +785.7%

Contains more Iron +2105%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%

Contains more Zinc +1049.4%

Contains more Copper +227.7%

Contains more Manganese +1266.7%

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Potassium +14.9%

Contains less Sodium -34.3%

Contains more Selenium +21.9%

Contains more Calcium +785.7%

Contains more Iron +2105%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%

Contains more Zinc +1049.4%

Contains more Copper +227.7%

Contains more Manganese +1266.7%

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.

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +3260.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +457.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +26500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1208.7%

Contains more Folate +18425%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2328.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +3260.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +457.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +26500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1208.7%

Contains more Folate +18425%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2328.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Protein +50.1%

Contains more Fats +107.8%

Contains more Water +1180%

Contains more Carbs +251.4%

Contains more Other +18.2%

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Contains more Protein +50.1%

Contains more Fats +107.8%

Contains more Water +1180%

Contains more Carbs +251.4%

Contains more Other +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Starch +95.8%

Contains more Sucrose +7505.3%

Contains more Glucose +1282.4%

Contains more Fructose +142.4%

Contains more Maltose +343.6%

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

Lucky Charms Cereal

Starch: 37.17 g

Sucrose: 28.9 g

Glucose: 4.7 g

Fructose: 0.8 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.73 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +95.8%

Contains more Sucrose +7505.3%

Contains more Glucose +1282.4%

Contains more Fructose +142.4%

Contains more Maltose +343.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	20.42g	75.89g
Protein	11.51g	7.67g
Fats	10.43g	5.02g
Carbs	23.02g	80.89g
Calories	232kcal	380kcal
Starch	18.98g	37.17g
Fructose	0.33g	0.8g
Sugar	1.45g	36.13g
Fiber	2.6g	5g
Calcium	49mg	434mg
Iron	1.01mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	38mg	74mg
Phosphorus	162mg	289mg
Potassium	255mg	222mg
Sodium	426mg	648mg
Zinc	1.62mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.065mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.159mg	2.173mg
Selenium	17.8µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	84IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.35mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	28IU	156IU
Vitamin D	0.7µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.083mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	0.087mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	2.373mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.64mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	0.23mg	3.01mg
Folate	4µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	0.28µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	1.1µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.121mg
Threonine	0.46mg
Isoleucine	0.456mg
Leucine	0.976mg
Lysine	0.784mg
Methionine	0.268mg
Phenylalanine	0.463mg
Valine	0.531mg
Histidine	0.354mg
Cholesterol	29mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.083g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	3.166g	0.885g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.004g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.964g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.205g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.045g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.95g	1.486g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.087g	0.044g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.007g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g	0g

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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%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

41%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.68g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.281g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Pupusas vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Pupusas and Lucky Charms Cereal

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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

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Comparison summary

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