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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.313mg | 19% |
| Folate | 4µg | 74µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.043mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 0.461g | 12% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 23.9µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 152mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 23.02g | 47g | 8% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 212mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.16µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.964g | 2.066g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Fats | 10.43g | 7.23g | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.51g | 13.5g | 4% |
| Calories | 232kcal | 307kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 2.696mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.166g | 3.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 406mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.42g | 45.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.083g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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 |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pupusas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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