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Salisbury steak vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salisbury steak and Pupusas

  • Salisbury steak is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Pupusas' daily need coverage for Selenium is 19% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).

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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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +116%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%
~equal in Calcium ~49mg
~equal in Iron ~1.01mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.159mg

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% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1580%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
~equal in Fats ~10.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +650.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Salisbury steak Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salisbury steak Pupusas Opinion
Calories 149kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Protein 6.98g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 10.47g 10.43g Salisbury steak
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 5.78g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 6.78g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 33mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 1IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 17mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 47mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 144mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 0.95mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Sugar 0.26g 1.45g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.083mg 0.065mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.75mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 2.53g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 127mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 509mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 5IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.174mg 0.159mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.087mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0.28µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg Salisbury steak
Folate 13µg 4µg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g 0.083g Pupusas
Choline 46.8mg 38.4mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 3.982g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 4.798g 3.964g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 2.205g Pupusas
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 0g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.01g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Salisbury steak
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Salisbury steak
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients
  2. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/nutrients

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

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