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Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork)
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* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 2.4 MG | 15% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 38.4 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.7 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.1 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 49 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 162 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 255 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 426 MG | 19% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 MG | 15% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 UG | 32% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 11.5g per 100g.
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (32% DV).
About Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork)
Pork pupusas use seasoned ground or shredded pork as the filling, typically chicharron-style cooked pork that is worked into a paste with the masa at the edges. Protein matches the cheese version closely, fat is moderate, and carbohydrates and fiber fall between the bean and cheese versions. The pork filling gives a savory, slightly smoky flavor that is considered by many the most traditional filling style. Like all pupusas, they are cooked on a dry comal and eaten fresh, hot off the griddle.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) include Selenium, Se (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 232 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) gets 20% of its calories from protein, 40% from carbohydrates, and 40% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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