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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +232.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1290.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +28.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +70% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Fructose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 232kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 11.51g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 10.43g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.42g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 23.02g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 28IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 18.98g | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 84IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.083g | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.166g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.964g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 3.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.976mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.268mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.531mg |
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| Histidine | 0.354mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | 2.708g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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