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Arepa vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arepa and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Arepa is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 40% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa contains 4 times more Calcium than Chinese cuisine. Arepa contains 89mg of Calcium, while Chinese cuisine contains 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +304.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Selenium - 6.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +304.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Selenium - 6.7

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1365.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1365.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +409.5%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Fats - 5.3
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +409.5%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Fats - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +254.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +254.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 5.79g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.38g 5.3g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 7.29g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 105kcal Arepa
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.87g 2.41g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 22mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 76mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 270mg 409mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.03mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.116mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.1µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 213IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.033mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 3.5µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.193mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.671mg 0.525mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.131mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.276mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.166mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 5mg 14mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 1.217g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Chinese cuisine
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
9%
Arepa
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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