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 CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1464.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +310.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1004.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +99.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.93g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 8.1g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 2.4g |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 81.5g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 83.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 157mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 23.47g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 157mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 488mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 1.815mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 5.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 0.42g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 0.76g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.93g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.301mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.316mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.267mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.408mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.442mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.227mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)