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Trail mix vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Trail mix and Pupusas different?

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium than Pupusas.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 102% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 18 times more Folate than Pupusas. While Trail mix contains 71µg of Folate, Pupusas contain only 4µg.

Snacks, trail mix, regular and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) are the varieties used 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 Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +202%
Contains more Magnesium +315.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1415.4%
Contains more Manganese +550.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +202%
Contains more Magnesium +315.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1415.4%
Contains more Manganese +550.3%

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 C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +1675%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
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 C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +1675%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +181.9%
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Water +477.4%
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +181.9%
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Water +477.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 20.42g Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 11.51g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 10.43g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 23.02g Trail mix
Calories 462kcal 232kcal Trail mix
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.45g Trail mix
Fiber 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 78mg 49mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.01mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 38mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 162mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 255mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 426mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.62mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.065mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 0.159mg Trail mix
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 18IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.1mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.083mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.087mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 2.373mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.64mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.23mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 4µg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.121mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.46mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.456mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.515mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.202mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.463mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.531mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.354mg Trail mix
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.083g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 3.166g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 3.964g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 2.205g Trail mix
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix 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
36%
Trail mix
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.