Arepa vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between arepa and meatball?
- Meatball is richer than arepa in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 42% more.
- The amount of sodium in arepa is lower.
- The glycemic index of meatball is lower.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150.8% |
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 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +447.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +357.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +927.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 22.21g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 7.627g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 9.188g | 19% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 14.4g | 18% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 666mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 15.3µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 239mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 3.346g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.924mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 3.108mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.123mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 8.06g | 10% |
| Folate | 36µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.77mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.66mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.282mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 45.2mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 296mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.136mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 8.2µg | 4% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 286kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 2.815g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +506.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +51.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +45.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
