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Pupusas vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pupusas and Tortellini

  • Pupusas are higher in Vitamin B6, Choline, and Zinc, however, Tortellini is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 19% higher.
  • Pupusas have 7 times more Choline than Tortellini. While Pupusas have 38.4mg of Choline, Tortellini has only 5.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +210.2%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +34.3%
Equal in Sodium - 406
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +210.2%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +34.3%
Equal in Sodium - 406

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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Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Equal in Other - 1.77
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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.3%
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Tortellini
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 Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 20.42g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 11.51g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 10.43g 7.23g Pupusas
Carbs 23.02g 47g Tortellini
Calories 232kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.01mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 255mg 89mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.62mg 1.02mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 84IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.16mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.043mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.16µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg Tortellini
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 42mg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0.083g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.166g 3.6g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 2.066g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.461g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients

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

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