Arepa vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Arepa and Plantain chips
- Arepa has more Selenium, and Calcium, however, Plantain chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 32% more.
- Arepa has 15 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. Arepa has 6.1µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
- Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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.
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Calcium
+888.9%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Zinc
+116.2%
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Selenium
+1425%
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Magnesium
+163%
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Potassium
+793.2%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Copper
+560%
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Manganese
+137.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
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Calcium
+888.9%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Zinc
+116.2%
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Selenium
+1425%
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Magnesium
+163%
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Potassium
+793.2%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Copper
+560%
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Manganese
+137.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
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.
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Vitamin B3
+10.7%
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Vitamin A
+550.7%
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Vitamin E
+1637.9%
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Vitamin B5
+444.6%
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Vitamin B6
+329.9%
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Vitamin K
+717.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.802
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Vitamin B3
+10.7%
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Vitamin A
+550.7%
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Vitamin E
+1637.9%
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Vitamin B5
+444.6%
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Vitamin B6
+329.9%
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Vitamin K
+717.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.802
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+140.4%
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Water
+2330.6%
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Fats
+450%
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Carbs
+71.9%
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Other
+83.3%
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
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Protein
+140.4%
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Water
+2330.6%
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Fats
+450%
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Carbs
+71.9%
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Other
+83.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+272%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1087%
Saturated Fat:
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.989 g
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+272%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1087%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
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Sucrose
+178.8%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+178.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 60.34g |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 29.59g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 63.84g |
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| Calories | 219kcal | 531kcal |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 71mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 786mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 202mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.198mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 61µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 5.04mg |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 28.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 8.337g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 11.739g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 11.48g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.435g)
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.