USDA Survey

Pupusa, meat

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708610, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

232
Caloriesmoderate density
11.5g
Proteinhigh · 23% DV
23.0g
Carbsmoderate · 8% DV
10.4g
Fatgood source · 13% DV
232 calories per 100g

Pupusa, meat contains 232 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 11.5g of protein, 10.4g of fat, and 23.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 55% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Pupusa, meat carries 11.5g of protein per 100g, more than 55% of USDA whole foods.

11.5g
protein per 100g
Top 45%
protein vs USDA whole foods
232
calories per 100g
2.6g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Pupusa, meat contains 232 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 11.5g of protein, 10.4g of fat, and 23.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 2.6g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Pupusa, meat is catalogued there as FDC ID 2708610, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Pupusa, meat balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 9% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 232 % Daily Value* Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 29mg 10% Sodium 426mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 12g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 255mg 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

232
Calories per 100g

232 kcal = 12% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%12of 2,000 kcal
232 kcal = 12% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 11.5gF: 10.4gC: 23.0g
11.5g
Protein
23% DV
10.4g
Total Fat
13% DV
23.0g
Carbs
8% DV
2.6g
Fiber
9% DV
1.4g
Sugar
no FDA DV
426mg
Sodium
19% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Pupusa, meat ranks on protein

Its 11.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Pupusa, meat vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

12 Top 45% higher than 55% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 23.0 G
8%
Energy 232 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 2.6 G
9%
Protein 11.5 G
23%
Total Sugars 1.4 G
Total lipid (fat) 10.4 G
13%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 53.1 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 38 MG
Folate, DFE 4.0 UG
Folate, food 4.0 UG
Folate, total 4.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 2 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.3 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.1 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 49 MG
4%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
6%
Potassium, K 255 MG
5%
Sodium, Na 426 MG
19%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 35.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 752.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 38 MG
Phosphorus, P 162 MG
Retinol 8.0 UG
Selenium, Se 17.8 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 10.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.7 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 2 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 29 MG
10%
Fatty acids, total saturated 3.2 G
16%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 4.0 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 2.2 G
MUFA 16:1 0.20 G
MUFA 18:1 3.7 G
MUFA 20:1 0.07 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 2.0 G
PUFA 18:3 0.09 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.04 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.01 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.02 G
SFA 12:0 0.02 G
SFA 14:0 0.13 G
SFA 16:0 2.0 G
SFA 18:0 0.92 G
SFA 4:0 0.01 G
SFA 6:0 0.01 G
SFA 8:0 0.01 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 26.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Pupusa, meat delivers 11.5g of protein per 100g, more than 55% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 232 calories per 100g.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Fajita, beef or pork

Survey
231 cal
P: 12.1gF: 12.2gC: 18.0g

Pupusa, meat, with beans

Survey
230 cal
P: 8.6gF: 9.7gC: 27.3g

Chiles rellenos, filled with meat and cheese

Survey
230 cal
P: 9.0gF: 17.1gC: 9.7g

Pupusa, with beans

Survey
229 cal
P: 5.6gF: 9.0gC: 31.5g

Chiles rellenos, cheese-filled

Survey
228 cal
P: 7.8gF: 17.2gC: 10.4g

Fajita, NFS

Survey
219 cal
P: 11.7gF: 11.0gC: 18.0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pupusa, meat? ▼
Pupusa, meat contains 232 calories per 100g. It has 11.5g of protein, 10.4g of fat, and 23.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Pupusa, meat? ▼
Per 100g, Pupusa, meat has 11.5g protein (20% of calories), 10.4g fat, and 23.0g carbs. Fiber: 2.6g. Sugar: 1.4g.
How much sodium is in Pupusa, meat? ▼
Pupusa, meat contains 426mg of sodium per 100g, which is 19% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Pupusa, meat high in fiber? ▼
Pupusa, meat contains 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 9% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Pupusa, meat keto-friendly? ▼
Pupusa, meat has 23.0g of carbs per 100g (40% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Pupusa, meat good for a diet? ▼
Pupusa, meat has 232 calories per 100g. Fat content: 10.4g.
How does Pupusa, meat compare to other foods? ▼
Pupusa, meat provides 232 calories and 11.5g protein per 100g. That is 20 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708610) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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