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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 have more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need of 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% 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% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.7%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 232kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Protein 11.51g 11.31g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 2.3g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Carbs 23.02g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 29mg 73mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 49mg 15mg Pupusas
Potassium 255mg 179mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 1.45g Tagliatelle
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.62mg 1.22mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 426mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 84IU 47IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.535mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.093mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Trans Fat 0.083g Tagliatelle
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.271g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.942g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.46mg 0.295mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.431mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.763mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.214mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.174mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.531mg 0.476mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.226mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 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
21%
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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