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Pupusas vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Sweet potato chips

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 130% more.
  • Pupusas contain 8 times more Selenium than Sweet potato chips. Pupusas contain 17.8µg of Selenium, while Sweet potato chips contain 2.1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +747.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +748.4%

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28084.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2705.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Choline ~36.6mg

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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1077.8%
Contains more FatsFats +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
Contains more OtherOther +76%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.941g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 232kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 11.51g 2.94g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 23.02g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 49mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 255mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.01mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 1.45g 8.82g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.065mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.62mg 0.53mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 145mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 84IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 10µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.35mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 17.8µg 2.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 2.088mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 4µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.083g 0g Sweet potato chips
Choline 38.4mg 36.6mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.098mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.26mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.17mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.287mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.205mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.09mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.278mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.267mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.096mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.
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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

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