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Arepa vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arepa and onion rings

  • Arepa has more vitamin A, phosphorus, and calcium, while onion rings has more vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 26% higher.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in onion rings is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Selenium ~5.6µg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +874.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +165.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
~equal in Carbs ~33.79g
~equal in Water ~46.37g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.8%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +433.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +61%
~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.
Arepa Onion rings
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Onion rings Opinion
Calories 219kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 5.48g 4.14g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 34.54g 31.59g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 33.79g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 31mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 1.04mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.87g 5.1g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.8mg 0.42mg Arepa
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 117mg 71mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 370mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 0IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg 0µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.116mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 6.1µg 5.6µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 3.5µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 4.4mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.193mg 0.15mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.671mg 0.35mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.151mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.081mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.243mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg 0.216mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg 0.109mg Arepa
Fructose 0g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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