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Arepa vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arepa and Fruit roll ups

  • Arepa is richer than Fruit roll ups in Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Arepa contains 11 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fruit roll ups. Arepa contains 0.989g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Fruit roll ups contain 0.093g.
  • Fruit roll ups contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C.

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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
10
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 0% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.6%

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
9
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% 13% 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 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
4
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5380%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +398%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.093 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +963.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Fruit roll ups Opinion
Calories 219kcal 373kcal Fruit roll ups
Protein 5.48g 0.1g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 3.5g Arepa
Vitamin C 120mg Fruit roll ups
Net carbs 34.54g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Carbs 37.14g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Cholesterol 5mg Fruit roll ups
Magnesium 27mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 38.7g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 317mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 3.2µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg Arepa
Vitamin B3 0.888mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Fruit roll ups
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.99g Fruit roll ups
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 1.724g Fruit roll ups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.093g Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Fruit roll ups
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
8%
Arepa
31%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.912g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.