Pupusas vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pupusas and Popcorn
- Pupusas have more Selenium, however, Popcorn have more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Popcorn is 48% higher.
- Popcorn is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +317.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.318g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +385.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +371.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +186.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +89.5% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 12.94g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 4.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 63.28g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 77.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 144mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 329mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 3.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 14.5g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.262mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 3.08mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 358mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 1.113mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 2.308mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 31µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 0.637g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 0.95g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 2.318g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.367mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.07g |
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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 | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0g |
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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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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)