Pupusas nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Pupusas
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 232 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 20 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 piece (122 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 4.7 (acidic) |
Pupusas calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 232 | |
| Calories in 1 piece | 283 | 122 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
252IU of 5,000IU
5%
Vitamin E :
1.1mg of 15mg
7%
Vitamin D:
2.1µg of 10µg
21%
Vitamin C:
0.3mg of 90mg
0.33%
Vitamin B1:
0.25mg of 1mg
21%
Vitamin B2:
0.26mg of 1mg
20%
Vitamin B3:
7.1mg of 16mg
44%
Vitamin B5:
1.9mg of 5mg
38%
Vitamin B6:
0.69mg of 1mg
53%
Folate:
12µg of 400µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0.84µg of 2µg
35%
Choline:
115mg of 550mg
21%
Vitamin K:
3.3µg of 120µg
2.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.7 µg
TOP 46%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.5 g of 50 g
11.5 g (23% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 16%
10.4 g of 65 g
10.4 g (16% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
23 g of 300 g
23 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
53.1 g of 2,000 g
53.1 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.9 g
1.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
363mg of 280mg
130%
Threonine:
1380mg of 1,050mg
131%
Isoleucine:
1368mg of 1,400mg
98%
Leucine:
2928mg of 2,730mg
107%
Lysine:
2352mg of 2,100mg
112%
Methionine:
804mg of 1,050mg
77%
Phenylalanine:
1389mg of 1,750mg
79%
Valine:
1593mg of 1,820mg
88%
Histidine:
1062mg of 700mg
152%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.2 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
19 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.39 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Pupusas
Sugar:
1.5 g
Fiber:
2.6 g
Other:
19 g
All nutrients for Pupusas per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% | 41% |
4.9 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 12g | 27% | 40% |
4.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 10g | 16% | 33% |
3.2 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | 53% |
530 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 20g | N/A | 31% |
2.7 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 23g | 8% | 32% |
1.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | 41% |
12.9 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 7% | 46% |
3.1 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | 27% |
3.7 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% | 34% |
2.6 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 255mg | 8% | 47% |
1.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 1mg | 13% | 59% |
2.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | 63% |
6.2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | 30% |
1.1 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.07mg | 7% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.6mg | 15% | 44% |
3.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 19g | 8% | 91% |
1.2 times more than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 23% | 50% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 426mg | 19% | 24% |
1.2 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% | 44% |
198.9 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 1% | 51% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | 64% |
4.2 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | 55% | |
| Selenium | 18µg | 32% | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 54% |
3.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 7% | 72% |
1.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 15% | 55% |
4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | 50% |
1.8 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | 46% |
1.9 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | 56% |
2.5 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | 77% |
92.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0.08g | N/A | 64% |
179.4 times less than Margarine
|
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | 83% |
15.3 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Choline | 38mg | 7% | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2g | 16% | 36% |
1.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | N/A | 37% |
2.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.2g | N/A | 30% |
21.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | 76% |
2.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | 74% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.46mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.98mg | 0% | 73% |
2.5 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.78mg | 0% | 73% |
1.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | 73% |
2.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.46mg | 0% | 77% |
1.4 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.53mg | 0% | 75% |
3.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | 73% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | 89% |
17.9 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 43% |
172.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 45% |
486.7 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.09g | N/A | 86% |
105.1 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 48% |
28.3 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 89% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 89% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 92% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.05g | N/A | 73% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2g | N/A | 84% |
6.3 times less than Almond
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
16%
Total Fat
10g
14%
Saturated Fat 3.2g
0
Trans Fat
0g
9.7%
Cholesterol 29mg
19%
Sodium 426mg
7.7%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
28mcg
4.7%
Calcium
49mg
4.9%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
255mg
7.5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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