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Vermicelli vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vermicelli and Pupusas

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Choline, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Pupusas has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Vermicelli is 206% higher.
  • Pupusas have 5 times less Choline than Vermicelli. Vermicelli has 177mg of Choline, while Pupusas have 38.4mg.
  • Vermicelli is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2847.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +710%

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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Pupusas
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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 EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +245.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +257.6%
Contains more OtherOther +190.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11410%
Contains more FatsFats +10330%
Contains more WaterWater +346.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30392.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5278%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Pupusas Opinion
Calories 331kcal 232kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 0.1g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 78.42g 20.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 23.02g Vermicelli
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 2mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 55mg 49mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.81mg 1.01mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 3.9g 2.6g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.065mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.62mg Vermicelli
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 20mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 4mg 426mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.35mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 27µg 17.8µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.1µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 4µg Pupusas
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Vermicelli
Choline 177mg 38.4mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 3.166g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.152g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Pupusas
Pupusas is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.