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Arepa vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arepa and Cocoa Krispies different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Manganese, and Zinc than Arepa.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.

Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES are the varieties 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.
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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +1294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.9%

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1793%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1713.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1404.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.7%

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1707.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +404.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +889%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%

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
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Calories 219kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 5.48g 4.6g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 2.7g Arepa
Vitamin C 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 34.54g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 37.14g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 89mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 88mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 1.04mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 0.87g 38.6g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.4g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 0.8mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 117mg 102mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 424mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 61µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.29mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.116mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 6.1µg 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.249mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.1µg Arepa
Folate 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0.157g 0g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 4.4mg 8.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.1g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.3g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.1g Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.193mg 0.16mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.16mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg 0.34mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.13mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.09mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.23mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg 0.24mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg 0.09mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Cocoa Krispies
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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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

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.