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Pupusas vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pupusas and Taco

  • Pupusas have more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
  • Pupusas contain 7 times more Vitamin D than Taco. Pupusas contain 28IU of Vitamin D, while Taco contains 4IU.
  • Pupusas contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
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Taco
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Selenium +93.5%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Sodium - 397
Equal in Zinc - 1.75
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Selenium +93.5%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Sodium - 397
Equal in Zinc - 1.75

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1290.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Equal in Water - 57.02
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% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Starch +28.4%
Contains more Glucose +70%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
Equal in Fructose - 0.3
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +28.4%
Contains more Glucose +70%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
Equal in Fructose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Taco Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 15.95g Pupusas
Protein 11.51g 8.86g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 23.02g 19.85g Pupusas
Calories 232kcal 226kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 14.78g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.3g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 49mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.01mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 38mg 32mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 255mg 209mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.62mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.065mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.159mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 17.8µg 9.2µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 28IU 4IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.05mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.06mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 1.65mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.09mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 1.1µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 29mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.467g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 4.384g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.