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Pupusas vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pupusas and tagliatelle

  • Pupusas have more vitamin B6, while tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and manganese.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 52% more than pupusas.
  • Pupusas contain 16 times more sodium than tagliatelle. While pupusas contain 426mg of sodium, tagliatelle contains only 26mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +231.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244%
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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% 3.3% 7% 11% 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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +749.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +353.5%
Contains more WaterWater +71.4%
Contains more OtherOther +190.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.7%
~equal in Protein ~11.31g

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1362.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.705mg 52%
Folate 4µg 176µg 43%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Iron 1.01mg 3.35mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.439mg 27%
Copper 0.065mg 0.228mg 18%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.547mg 17%
Sodium 426mg 26mg 17%
Cholesterol 29mg 73mg 15%
Fats 10.43g 2.3g 13%
Saturated fat 3.166g 0.328g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.093mg 11%
Carbs 23.02g 54.73g 11%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.964g 0.271g 9%
Starch 18.98g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.942g 8%
Choline 38.4mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.35mg 6%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.22mg 4%
Vitamin D 28IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Calories 232kcal 288kcal 3%
Calcium 49mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.535mg 2%
Potassium 255mg 179mg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 46mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.31µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Protein 11.51g 11.31g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 20.42g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Phosphorus 162mg 163mg 0%
Vitamin A 10µg 14µg 0%
Trans fat 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.976mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.531mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.354mg 0.226mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Tagliatelle
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
20%
Pupusas
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/nutrients

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

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