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Pupusas vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pupusas and Potato salad

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Potato salad have more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 25% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.5%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.077mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +329.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.1%
Contains more WaterWater +43.1%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Potato salad Opinion
Calories 232kcal 143kcal Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 2.68g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 8.2g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 20.42g 9.87g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 11.17g Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 68mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 15mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 19mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 254mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 0.65mg Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Potato salad
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.62mg 0.31mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 52mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 529mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 10µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.101mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 4.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.077mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.06mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.89mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.534mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.141mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 7µg Potato salad
Trans Fat 0.083g Potato salad
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.48g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.042mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.116mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.141mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.202mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.171mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.066mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.135mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.172mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.062mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Potato salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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