Tortilla chips vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between tortilla chips and pupusas?
- Tortilla chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus, yet pupusas are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Pupusas' daily need coverage for selenium is 24% higher.
- Tortilla chips have 19 times more vitamin K than pupusas. Tortilla chips have 20.9µg of vitamin K, while pupusas have 1.1µg.
We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +304.5% |
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 | +908.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1912.1% |
~equal in
Other
~1.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | -11.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 | +229.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +105.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 2.205g | 57% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 17.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.35mg | 21% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 18.98g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 1.1µg | 17% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 10.43g | 16% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 23.02g | 15% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 232kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.6g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 38mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.373mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.159mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 162mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 11.51g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.64mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.01mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 3.964g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 426mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 38.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.28µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.62mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 3.166g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 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 | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 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 | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 1.95g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
24%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.