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Arepa vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arepa and Corn cake

  • Arepa is richer in Calcium, yet Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Corn cake is 74% higher.
  • Arepa contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Corn cake. Arepa contains 2.902g of Saturated Fat, while Corn cake contains 0.42g.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 +368.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +1464.7%
Contains more Selenium +62.3%
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 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +1464.7%
Contains more Selenium +62.3%

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
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 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +124.2%
Contains more Water +1004.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Other +25%
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% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +124.2%
Contains more Water +1004.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.93
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arepa Corn cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 5.48g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 5.38g 2.4g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 219kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Sugar 0.87g 23.47g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 19mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Magnesium 27mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 117mg 157mg Corn cake
Potassium 88mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 270mg 488mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.03mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.116mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 6.1µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 213IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.05mg Corn cake
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg Corn cake
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.193mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.671mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.228mg 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.276mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.166mg 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.157g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.42g Corn cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.76g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.93g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
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 Corn cake
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
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.