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Pupusas vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pupusas and Onion rings?

  • Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 28% higher.
  • Onion rings contains less Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.9%

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +178%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.2%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +34.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +363.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +285.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +281.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69.2%
~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 Onion rings
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Onion rings Opinion
Calories 232kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 11.51g 4.14g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 20.42g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 23.02g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 17mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 31mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 123mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.45g 5.1g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 1.62mg 0.42mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 162mg 71mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 84IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 17.8µg 5.6µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.349mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.294mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.117mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 4µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 38.4mg 10.7mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 3g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.07mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.15mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.214mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.151mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.081mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.243mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.216mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.109mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.029g)
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.