Pupusas vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pupusas and Poi different?
- Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Poi is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 31% higher.
- Poi has less Cholesterol.
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Poi are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +636.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2442.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2928.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7350% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35936.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3701.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 232kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 0.38g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 26.83g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 27.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.39g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.166mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.22mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.37mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 16.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 0.058g |
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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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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g |
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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
21%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.137g)
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.