Pupusas vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pupusas and Pork skins
- Pupusas are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 61% higher.
- Pupusas have less Cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, pork skins, plain.
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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 | +245.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.3% |
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 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +328.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2851.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +432.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +272.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 544kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 61.3g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 31.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.094mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.56mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 1818mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.069mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 1.549mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 164.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 11.37g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 14.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 3.64g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.823mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.382mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg | 3.322mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.783mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 1.94mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg | 2.421mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0.725mg |
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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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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 1392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
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.