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Arepa vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arepa and Chinese fried rice?

  • Arepa is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Chinese fried rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 14% more.
  • Arepa has 7 times more Calcium than Chinese fried rice. While Arepa has 89mg of Calcium, Chinese fried rice has only 12mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese fried rice is lower.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat types in this article.

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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.
Arepa
Arepa
7
:
3
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.72
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.72

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.
Arepa
Arepa
7
:
4
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +31%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
4
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Other - 1.11
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Chinese fried rice
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Other - 1.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
2
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
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4
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Arepa
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chinese fried rice
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 31.69g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 4.05g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 2.96g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 32.79g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 174kcal Arepa
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0g 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.87g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 12mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 0.66mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 51mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 76mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 387mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.72mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.116mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 6.1µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 213IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 22µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.13mg Arepa
Vitamin C 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.015mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.026mg Arepa
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 0.637mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.032mg Arepa
Folate 6µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.8µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.193mg 0.173mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.173mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg 0.335mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.173mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.114mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.225mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg 0.251mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg 0.094mg Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 18mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.649g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Chinese fried rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Arepa
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.362g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/nutrients
  2. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.