Arepa vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arepa and chinese lemon chicken
- Arepa has more vitamin A and fiber; however, chinese lemon chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
- Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 18% more.
- Arepa has 20 times more vitamin A than chinese lemon chicken. Arepa has 61µg of vitamin A, while chinese lemon chicken has 3µg.
- Arepa is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.
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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 | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.1% |
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 | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +341.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +325.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +597.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +550% |
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:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.9% |
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Water
~52.69g
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Other
~1.28g
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
2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +515.4% |
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:
10.27 g
Sucrose:
5.05 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
1.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1266.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1430.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 6.086g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 3.776mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 24.4µg | 17% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 13.55g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 13µg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 11.87g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.25mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 20.61g | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 2.033g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.27g | 4% | |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 28.6mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 2.749g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.52g | 2% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 252kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 270mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 19.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.663g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 5.301g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
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.