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

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The main differences between Arepa and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Arepa is richer in Phosphorus, yet Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 338% higher.
  • Arepa contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Arepa contains 2.902g of Saturated Fat, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 0.451g.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED 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
8
:
2
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Contains more Selenium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +2467.3%
Contains more Copper +30%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Contains more Selenium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +2467.3%
Contains more Copper +30%

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin A +631.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2618.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4019%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3015.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215
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 Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin A +631.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2618.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4019%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3015.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
4
:
1
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Water +1115.3%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
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 Frosted Flakes Cereal
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Water +1115.3%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
1
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
0
:
5
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9393.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +53.7%
Arepa
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9393.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +53.7%

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 5.48g 3.96g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 1.68g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 219kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 0g 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 0.87g 35.43g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 3mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 47mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 76mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 468mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.15mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.039mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.116mg 0.055mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 3.3µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin D 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.2µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.028mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg 0.13mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.149mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg 0.633mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.028mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.065mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.223mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg 0.195mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg 0.112mg Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0.157g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.265g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.669g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 0.629g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.032g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (55)
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.