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Pupusas vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pupusas and Taquitos?

  • Pupusas are richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 21% higher.
  • Pupusas have 2 times more Zinc than Taquitos. Pupusas have 1.62mg of Zinc, while Taquitos have 0.71mg.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types in this comparison.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.4%
~equal in Sodium ~453mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1436.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.1%
~equal in Other ~1.88g

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +26.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +277.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175%
Contains more StarchStarch +56.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +100%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Taquitos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taquitos Opinion
Calories 232kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 11.51g 9.21g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 23.02g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 29mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 28IU 3IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 24mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 255mg 155mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.45g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 2.6g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.065mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.62mg 0.71mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 162mg 132mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 453mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 10µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 17.8µg 16.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.481mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.14mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.18µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 4µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.071g Taquitos
Choline 38.4mg 15.9mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.269mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.358mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.717mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.468mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.189mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.418mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.428mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.249mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0.12g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.005g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.