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Sweet potato chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sweet potato chips and Pupusas

  • Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 130% more.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 28 times more Vitamin E than Pupusas. Sweet potato chips contain 9.82mg of Vitamin E , while Pupusas contain 0.35mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 Calcium +20.4%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Manganese +748.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Selenium +747.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +20.4%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Manganese +748.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Selenium +747.6%

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 A +28084.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2705.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +825%
Contains more Vitamin K +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
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 A +28084.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2705.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +825%
Contains more Vitamin K +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +210.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Contains more Other +76%
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Water +1077.8%
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 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 Fats +210.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Contains more Other +76%
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Water +1077.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.166
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.166

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 48.02g 20.42g Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.94g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 32.35g 10.43g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 56.82g 23.02g Sweet potato chips
Calories 532kcal 232kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 8.82g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 8.8g 2.6g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 59mg 49mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 1.01mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 65mg 38mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 145mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 925mg 255mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 35mg 426mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.412mg 0.065mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg 0.159mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 23675IU 84IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg 10µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg 0.35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.083mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.087mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.64mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.23mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 4µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 24.5µg 1.1µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.26mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.287mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.205mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.09mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.267mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.096mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.941g 3.166g Sweet potato chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 3.964g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 2.205g Sweet potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
168%
Sweet potato chips
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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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