Arepa vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Arepa and Corn nuts?
- Arepa has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Corn nuts.
- Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 24% higher.
- Arepa contains less Sodium.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types in this comparison.
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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 | +423.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +303.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +353.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319.8% |
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 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3075% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +386.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 436kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 9g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 14.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 63.3g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 71.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 109mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 286mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.7mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 8.4g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.136mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 283mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 338IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.487mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.374mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.187mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 2.58g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 7.36g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 3.22g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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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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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)