Arepa vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arepa and lasagne
- Arepa has less selenium, vitamin B12, and copper.
- Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 18% more.
- Arepa has 2 times more fiber than lasagne. Arepa has 2.6g of fiber, while lasagne has 1.7g.
- Arepa is lower in sodium.
- Arepa has a higher glycemic index than lasagne.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +427.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +63.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 15.9µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 15.36g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 135kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 373mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.528mg | 4% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.48g | 7.28g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.433g | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 23.2mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 2.348g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.193mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.323mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 41µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 1.758g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 4.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 0.322g | N/A |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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