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Pupusas vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pupusas and Tortilla chips?

  • Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for Selenium is 24% higher.

We used Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144%

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +908.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1912.1%
Contains more FatsFats +98.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.4%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.4%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +229.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +105.3%
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 232kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 11.51g 7.1g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 23.02g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 28IU 0IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 49mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 255mg 182mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 1.45g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.6g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.065mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.62mg 1.38mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 162mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 426mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 84IU 4IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 17.8µg 4.4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.07mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 0.838mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.297mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.179mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 1.1µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 4µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.083g 0.812g Pupusas
Choline 38.4mg 19.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 10.769g Tortilla chips
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
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.23g Tortilla chips
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 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.