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Arepa vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between arepa and beef sticks

  • Arepa has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • Arepa is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192%
Contains more IronIron +226.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%

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.
Arepa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 20% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +587.8%
Contains more WaterWater +166%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +821.9%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1252%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Beef sticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.902g 20.8g 81%
Fats 5.38g 49.6g 68%
Sodium 270mg 1531mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 1.514g 20.47g 47%
Cholesterol 5mg 133mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Protein 5.48g 21.5g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.436mg 30%
Iron 1.04mg 3.4mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 4.54mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 4.42g 23%
Calories 219kcal 550kcal 17%
Zinc 0.8mg 2.42mg 15%
Copper 0.03mg 0.13mg 11%
Carbs 37.14g 5.4g 11%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Phosphorus 117mg 180mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.205mg 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.141mg 6%
Potassium 88mg 257mg 5%
Vitamin A 61µg 13µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.328mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Calcium 89mg 68mg 2%
Manganese 0.116mg 0.086mg 1%
Choline 4.4mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 34.54g 5.4g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.898g)
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.

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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.