Arepa vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arepa and banana chips
- Arepa has more phosphorus and selenium; however, banana chips are higher in manganese, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Banana chips cover your daily saturated fat needs 130% more than arepa.
- Banana chips contain 45 times less sodium than arepa. Arepa contains 270mg of sodium, while banana chips contain 6mg.
- The glycemic index of arepa is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, banana chips.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +306.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +509.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +583.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1244.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +384.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
33.6 g
Carbs:
58.4 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1081.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +524.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.63 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 28.97g | 118% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 1.56mg | 63% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 33.6g | 43% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 7.7g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.205mg | 19% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 519kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 536mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 58.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 21.3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.63g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 35.34g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 26.068g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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