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Fruit roll ups vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruit roll ups and Arepa

  • Arepa is richer than Fruit roll ups in Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fruit roll ups contain 44 times more Sugar than Arepa. Fruit roll ups contain 38.7g of Sugar, while Arepa contains 0.87g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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.
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%

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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Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +129.4%
Contains more Protein +5380%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +398%
Contains more Other +20%
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +129.4%
Contains more Protein +5380%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +398%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.4%
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.093 g
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit roll ups Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 85.2g 34.54g Fruit roll ups
Protein 0.1g 5.48g Arepa
Fats 3.5g 5.38g Arepa
Carbs 85.2g 37.14g Fruit roll ups
Calories 373kcal 219kcal Fruit roll ups
Sugar 38.7g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Calcium 89mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg Arepa
Sodium 317mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg Arepa
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 3.2µg 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Vitamin C 120mg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg Arepa
Vitamin B3 0.888mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg Fruit roll ups
Trans Fat 0.157g Fruit roll ups
Saturated Fat 0.99g 2.902g Fruit roll ups
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.724g 1.514g Fruit roll ups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.093g 0.989g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit roll ups Arepa
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
33%
Fruit roll ups
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Fruit roll ups
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.912g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.