Arepa vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arepa and bran cereal?
- Arepa has less vitamin B6, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, fiber, and zinc than bran cereal.
- Bran cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 915% higher.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1240.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1059.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1592.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3366.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +882.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6287.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.1% |
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 | +755.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6352.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +424.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1022.7% |
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:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2296.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.9g
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
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
21.8 g
Sucrose:
13.2 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
0.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +158.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 12mg | 915% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.8µg | 783% |
| Folate | 1310µg | 328% | |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 7.41mg | 317% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 17.6mg | 207% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 2.71mg | 205% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 2.27mg | 183% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 1150mg | 148% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 1.04mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 29.3g | 107% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 12.4mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 14.8mg | 87% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 362mg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 522µg | 51% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 389mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 1020mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 170IU | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 1.06mg | 17% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 13.14g | 15% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 74.24g | 12% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 1.1g | 8% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 49.4mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 9.4µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 0.89g | 2% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 259kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 258mg | 1% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 44.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 15.69g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.36g | 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 | 0g | 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%
616%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
335%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)