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Pupusas vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pupusas and Trail mix different?

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium than Pupusas.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 102% higher.

Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) and Snacks, trail mix, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.6%
Contains more IronIron +202%
Contains more CopperCopper +1415.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550.3%

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.
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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1675%

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +477.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +181.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%

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% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pupusas Trail mix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pupusas Trail mix Opinion
Calories 232kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 11.51g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 10.43g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 20.42g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 23.02g 44.9g Trail mix
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Trail mix
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 38mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 49mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 255mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 1.01mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Sugar 1.45g Trail mix
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 1.62mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 162mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 426mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 84IU 18IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 2.373mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 4µg 71µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.083g Trail mix
Choline 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.166g 5.55g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 3.964g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.46mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.976mg 0.89mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg 0.515mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg 0.202mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.531mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.354mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 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 Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pupusas
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.