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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, and copper.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes cover 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.
  • The glycemic index of kellogg's Corn Flakes is higher.

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
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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 28% 1.5% 15% 1084% 66% 27% 44% 95% 22% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +2678.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +560%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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 70% 163% 2.4% 54% 335% 351% 336% 14% 413% 625% 0% 268% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3519%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
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 FatsFats +1245%
Contains more WaterWater +1251.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.4%
Contains more OtherOther +253.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
31% 18% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.196 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2159.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.04mg 28.9mg 348%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg 208%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.79mg 129%
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.52mg 114%
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 17.9mg 106%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.34mg 106%
Folate 357µg 89%
Vitamin A 61µg 490µg 48%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Sodium 270mg 729mg 20%
Copper 0.03mg 0.198mg 19%
Vitamin D 143IU 18%
Vitamin D 3.6µg 18%
Carbs 37.14g 84.1g 16%
Saturated fat 2.902g 0.116g 13%
Calcium 89mg 5mg 8%
Fats 5.38g 0.4g 8%
Calories 219kcal 357kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.196g 5%
Selenium 6.1µg 8.3µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.514g 0.067g 4%
Protein 5.48g 7.5g 4%
Fiber 2.6g 3.3g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 117mg 102mg 2%
Manganese 0.116mg 0.168mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 168mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.8mg 1mg 2%
Choline 4.4mg 8.7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.229mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 34.54g 80.8g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 9.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.25mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 1.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0.079mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.374mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 0.17mg 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 0g 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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes
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
203%
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.