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Calories in Pupusa

Central american🟢 Vegetarian

Also known as: pupusa de queso, Salvadoran stuffed tortilla

Typically prepared: grilled. Grilling keeps it lean — a deep fried version would add ~40% more calories.

252

calories per 1 pupusa (120g)

31.2g

Carbs

8.4g

Protein

10.8g

Fat

2.4g

Fiber

What's in Pupusa?

Approximate ingredient breakdown by weight

Masa harina

50%

Cheese

20%

Beans

15%

Water

10%

Oil

Regional Variations

The same dish, different traditions

Salvadoran traditional

Curtido and salsa roja served alongside

≈ Similar calories

Honduran

Thinner, more bean filling, less cheese

↓ Lower calories

Nutrition per 100g

Calories210 kcal

Carbohydrates26g

Protein7g

Fat9g

Fiber2g

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Sources & Disclaimer

Nutritional values are approximate and based on standard recipes and preparation methods. Data compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT/NIN Hyderabad), and established nutritional references. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, cooking method, portion size, and recipe variations.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central · NIN India (IFCT)