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Arepa vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arepa and Jerky?

  • Jerky is richer than Arepa in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 79% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Arepa is lower.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Arepa
Arepa
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Iron +421.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.111
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Iron +421.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.111

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
Arepa
3
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +237.6%
Contains more Water +117.5%
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Other +470%
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +237.6%
Contains more Water +117.5%
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Other +470%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 9.2g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 5.38g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 37.14g 11g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.87g 9g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 20mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 27mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 117mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 88mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 270mg 2081mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.03mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.116mg 0.111mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 213IU 0IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 0µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.163mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.3µg 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
Cholesterol 5mg 48mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Jerky
Saturated Fat 2.902g 10.85g Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 1.011g Jerky
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1811mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.