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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.
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Equal in Iron - 1.01
Equal in Manganese - 0.159
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Equal in Iron - 1.01
Equal in Manganese - 0.159

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1580%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1580%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +239.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Equal in Fats - 10.43
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 Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +239.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Equal in Fats - 10.43

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +650.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Starch +650.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
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 contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.