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Taquitos vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taquitos and Pupusas?

  • Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Pupusas are richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 21% higher.
  • Taquitos have 17 times more Folate than Pupusas. Taquitos have 68µg of Folate, while Pupusas have 4µg.

We used Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this comparison.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
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 CalciumCalcium +112.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
~equal in Sodium ~426mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.8µg

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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
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 AVitamin A +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1436.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 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 FatsFats +20.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 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 +56.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +26.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +277.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175%
~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.
Taquitos Pupusas
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Pupusas Opinion
Calories 284kcal 232kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 12.54g 10.43g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 30.73g 20.42g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 23.02g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 29mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 104mg 49mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 2.47mg 1.01mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 1.45g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 2.6g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.065mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 29.62g 18.98g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 453mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 206IU 84IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 10µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.35mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.387mg 0.159mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.083mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.087mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 2.373mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 16.9µg 1.1µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 4µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.083g Taquitos
Choline 15.9mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.31g 3.166g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.964g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 2.205g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.269mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.717mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.468mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.189mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.428mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.249mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.12g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.087g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.95g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Taquitos
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.