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Arepa vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% higher.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types in this comparison.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.6%

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% 13% 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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +625.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.4%
Contains more FatsFats +232.2%
Contains more OtherOther +210%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +46.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 219kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 5.48g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 5.38g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 34.54g 25.62g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 27.22g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 32mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 88mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.04mg 0.84mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 2.83g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.8mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 117mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 270mg 1008mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 61µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.116mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 6.1µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.084mg Arepa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 3.5µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.372g Arepa
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 6.643g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.193mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.671mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.228mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.131mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.276mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.166mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
8%
Arepa
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.741g)
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
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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