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Arepa vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arepa and granola bars

  • The amount of manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and zinc in granola bars is higher than in arepa.
  • Granola bars cover your daily manganese needs 72% more than arepa.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

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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
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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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.8%
Contains more IronIron +183.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1206.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1431.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.6%
~equal in Sodium ~294mg

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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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% 20% 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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +317.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1202.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1118.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Granola bars DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 12.05g 74%
Manganese 0.116mg 1.777mg 72%
Copper 0.03mg 0.392mg 40%
Iron 1.04mg 2.95mg 24%
Phosphorus 117mg 277mg 23%
Fats 5.38g 19.8g 22%
Selenium 6.1µg 16.2µg 18%
Magnesium 27mg 97mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.264mg 16%
Calories 219kcal 471kcal 13%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.09mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.813mg 12%
Fiber 2.6g 5.3g 11%
Zinc 0.8mg 2.03mg 11%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 14.6µg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 64.4g 9%
Protein 5.48g 10.1g 9%
Potassium 88mg 336mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.514g 4.38g 7%
Vitamin A 61µg 2µg 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.119mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.581mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 61mg 3%
Choline 4.4mg 22mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.902g 2.37g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.085mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 270mg 294mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.54g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 28.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.479mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 0.216mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Granola bars
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
9%
Arepa
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.