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Arepa vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arepa and Orange chicken

  • Orange chicken is richer than Arepa in Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Orange chicken is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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% 13% 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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +269%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +597.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1402.3%

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +135.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Water ~48.43g

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3627.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Arepa Orange chicken
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 219kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 5.48g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 5.38g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 34.54g 21.66g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 22.46g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 61mg Arepa
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 14mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 1.04mg 0.94mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 13.6g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 0.8g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg Orange chicken
Zinc 0.8mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 117mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 270mg 553mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.116mg 0.087mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.043mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 3.5µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.053g Orange chicken
Choline 4.4mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.422g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.193mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.671mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.228mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.131mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.276mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.166mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Orange chicken
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
8%
Arepa
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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