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Pupusas vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Pupusas are higher in Vitamin B6, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Manganese.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Calcium is 28% higher.
  • Pupusas have 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Pupusas have 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, Mozzarella cheese sticks have only 0.084mg.
  • Pupusas have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.287g

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65%
Contains more StarchStarch +14.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 232kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 11.51g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 10.43g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 23.02g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 29mg 32mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 255mg 121mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.84mg Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 2.83g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.62mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 18.98g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 162mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 426mg 1008mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 10µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 17.8µg 16.2µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.98mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.38mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.084mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 1.1µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 4µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.372g Pupusas
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 6.643g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.46mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.976mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.784mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.268mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.531mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.354mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.33g 0.2g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
21%
Pupusas
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.477g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.