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Arepa vs. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arepa and cocoa Pebbles Cereal

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium in cocoa Pebbles Cereal is higher than in arepa.
  • Cocoa Pebbles Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 217% more than arepa.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, COCOA PEBBLES.

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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 22% 6.6% 17% 233% 100% 142% 41% 77% 0% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +496.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.5%

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
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 0% 20% 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 0% 259% 2.6% 104% 325% 346% 323% 0% 392% 650% 3.3% 259% 2.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +169.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1836.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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
5% 4% 86% 3% 3%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 4.1 g
Carbs: 85.7 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1932%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
3
54% 28% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
92% 5% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +657%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +889%

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 Pebbles Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Cocoa Pebbles Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.2µg 217%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.7mg 123%
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.5mg 112%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.3mg 103%
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 17.2mg 102%
Folate 345µg 86%
Vitamin A 61µg 776µg 79%
Iron 1.04mg 6.2mg 65%
Zinc 0.8mg 5.2mg 40%
Vitamin D 276IU 35%
Vitamin D 6.9µg 35%
Copper 0.03mg 0.3mg 30%
Carbs 37.14g 85.7g 16%
Sodium 270mg 594mg 14%
Selenium 6.1µg 14µg 14%
Calories 219kcal 397kcal 9%
Calcium 89mg 22mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.1g 6%
Manganese 0.116mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 4%
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.514g 0.2g 3%
Saturated fat 2.902g 3.6g 3%
Phosphorus 117mg 95mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 193mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.3µg 2%
Fats 5.38g 4.1g 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Protein 5.48g 4.8g 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.13mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 34.54g 84.1g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 35.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g 0.1g N/A
Choline 4.4mg 3.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
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
9%
Arepa
205%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
71%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
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. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173885/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.