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Arepa vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arepa and Kellogg's Corn Flakes

  • Arepa has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes covers your daily Iron needs 348% more than Arepa.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 25 times less Saturated Fat than Arepa. Arepa contains 2.902g of Saturated Fat, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 0.116g.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes.

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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
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Contains more Calcium +1680%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Iron +2678.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Contains more Calcium +1680%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Iron +2678.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%

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
2
:
10
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3519%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1572.9%
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%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3519%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
3
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Contains more Fats +1245%
Contains more Water +1251.1%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.4%
Contains more Other +253.3%
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
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 g
Contains more Fats +1245%
Contains more Water +1251.1%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.4%
Contains more Other +253.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
1
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Kellogg's Corn Flakes Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 80.8g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 5.48g 7.5g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fats 5.38g 0.4g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 84.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 219kcal 357kcal Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Sugar 0.87g 9.5g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 3.3g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 89mg 5mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 28.9mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 27mg 39mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phosphorus 117mg 102mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 168mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Sodium 270mg 729mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 1mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Copper 0.03mg 0.198mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.116mg 0.168mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Selenium 6.1µg 8.3µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 213IU 1786IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 490µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.12mg Arepa
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 17.9mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.229mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.79mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 357µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.045mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg 0.227mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.25mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Leucine 0.671mg 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.228mg 0.079mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.136mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.374mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.276mg 0.306mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Histidine 0.166mg 0.17mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Trans Fat 0.157g 0g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.116g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.067g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.196g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes
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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.786g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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

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.