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Arepa vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and Chinese egg rolls?

  • Arepa is richer in Selenium, yet Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% higher.
  • Arepa contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.2%
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 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.2%

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 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1582.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1582.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 50.6
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.3%
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178%
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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178%

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 egg rolls
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 24.69g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 8.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 5.38g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 37.14g 27.29g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 0.87g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 89mg 40mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 85mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 165mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 270mg 468mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.62mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.116mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 6.1µg 0µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.077mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 3.5µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.193mg 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.671mg 0.581mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.131mg 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.276mg 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.166mg 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 5mg 16mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.103g Chinese egg rolls
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.116g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
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
Arepa Chinese egg rolls
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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.