Arepa vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Arepa and Fettuccine?
- Arepa is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron, yet Fettuccine is higher in Vitamin B3.
- Arepa's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% more.
- Arepa has 8 times more Zinc than Fettuccine. While Arepa has 0.8mg of Zinc, Fettuccine has only 0.1mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Fettuccine is lower.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 2.7g |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 12g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 14g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 14mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 168mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 25mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g | 0g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 0.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.4g |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.