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Pupusas vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Rice cakes

  • Pupusas have more Vitamin B12, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 262% more.
  • Rice cakes contain less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +297.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3786.8%
~equal in Selenium ~16.4µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%

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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more FatsFats +198%
Contains more WaterWater +800.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 232kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 11.51g 9g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 3.5g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 23.02g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 49mg 11mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.01mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Sugar 1.45g Rice cakes
Fiber 2.6g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.065mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.62mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 426mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 84IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 17.8µg 16.4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.056mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 21µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.083g Rice cakes
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 1.11g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.11g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.46mg 0.34mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.358mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.638mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.414mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.152mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.399mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.489mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.218mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients

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

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