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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% 0.67% 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% 3.3% 7% 11% 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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 7.5µg 17.8µg 19%
Protein 6.98g 11.51g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.64mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.23mg 8%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.62mg 8%
Starch 2.53g 18.98g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.373mg 7%
Fiber 1g 2.6g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 2.205g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0.28µg 5%
Carbs 6.78g 23.02g 5%
Magnesium 17mg 38mg 5%
Phosphorus 127mg 162mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.982g 3.166g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Sodium 509mg 426mg 4%
Calories 149kcal 232kcal 4%
Vitamin D 1IU 28IU 3%
Potassium 144mg 255mg 3%
Copper 0.083mg 0.065mg 2%
Folate 13µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.083mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.087mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.798g 3.964g 2%
Choline 46.8mg 38.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.35mg 1%
Iron 0.95mg 1.01mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.159mg 1%
Cholesterol 33mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg 1%
Fats 10.47g 10.43g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 5.78g 20.42g N/A
Calcium 47mg 49mg 0%
Sugar 0.26g 1.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.284g 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 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g 1.95g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
20%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.