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Pupusas vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pupusas and Tortilla

  • Pupusas have more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Tortilla have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 35% more than Pupusas.
  • Pupusas contain 11 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. While Pupusas contain 3.166g of Saturated Fat, Tortilla contains only 0.296g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +277.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.6µg

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%

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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +997.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.9%
~equal in Other ~1.87g

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2042.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +72.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +126.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +126.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +507.7%
~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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Tortilla Opinion
Calories 232kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Protein 11.51g 7.28g Pupusas
Fats 10.43g 0.95g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Pupusas
Net carbs 20.42g 47.54g Tortilla
Carbs 23.02g 49.94g Tortilla
Cholesterol 29mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Pupusas
Calcium 49mg 70mg Tortilla
Potassium 255mg 105mg Pupusas
Iron 1.01mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Sugar 1.45g 2.75g Pupusas
Fiber 2.6g 2.4g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.62mg 0.32mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g 43.02g Tortilla
Phosphorus 162mg 146mg Pupusas
Sodium 426mg 482mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.19mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 17.8µg 16.6µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.17mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.4µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 98µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.083g Tortilla
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 0.185g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 0.391g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.06mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg 0.182mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.286mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg 0.53mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.157mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.122mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.375mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg 0.326mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg 0.165mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g 0.019g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pupusas Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.