Spanish rice vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spanish rice and pupusas?
- Spanish rice is higher in folate, manganese, and vitamin K, yet pupusas are higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12.
- Pupusas' daily need coverage for selenium is 19% more.
- Spanish rice has 13 times more folate than pupusas. While spanish rice has 50µg of folate, pupusas have only 4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in spanish rice is lower.
We used Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +13.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1081.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +322% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 17.8µg | 19% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 11.51g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 162mg | 15% |
| Folate | 50µg | 4µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.62mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.159mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 3.166g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.463mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.083mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 10.43g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.28µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 3.964g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 38.4mg | 5% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 18.98g | 4% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 426mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 23.02g | 3% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 232kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 2.205g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 2.373mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 1.95g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
~equal in
Water
~53.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.205g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +45.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +47.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +27.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.38g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
