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Pupusas vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Scrambled egg different?

  • Pupusas are richer in Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Choline, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 132% more than Pupusas.
  • Pupusas are lower in Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types were 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.
Pupusas
Pupusas
3
:
7
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +269.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Pupusas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +269.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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.
Pupusas
Pupusas
3
:
9
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Pupusas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pupusas
Pupusas
2
:
3
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Carbs +1006.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Pupusas
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
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +1006.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pupusas
Pupusas
2
:
1
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Pupusas
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 2.08g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 10.43g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 23.02g 2.08g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 212kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 1.64g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 0g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 1.01mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 255mg 147mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.62mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.065mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.159mg 0.043mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 84IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 28IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.7µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.08mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.21mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.19mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 1.1µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.46mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.976mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.784mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.268mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.531mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.354mg 0.325mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 426mg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 3.166g 6.153g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 1.969g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Scrambled egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.