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Arepa vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arepa and Penne

  • Penne contains less Polyunsaturated fat than Arepa.
  • Penne contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Arepa. Arepa contains 0.989g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne contains 0.4g.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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
4
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%
Penne
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
~equal in Calcium ~89mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~118mg
~equal in Sodium ~248mg

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
9
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%
Penne
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
3
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
~equal in Protein ~5.7g
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
2
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Penne
1
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Penne Opinion
Calories 219kcal 126kcal Arepa
Protein 5.48g 5.7g Penne
Fats 5.38g 4g Arepa
Net carbs 34.54g 14.1g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 16.8g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 12mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Penne
Calcium 89mg 89mg
Potassium 88mg 122mg Penne
Iron 1.04mg 0.8mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 1.9g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g Penne
Copper 0.03mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 1.1mg Penne
Phosphorus 117mg 118mg Penne
Sodium 270mg 248mg Penne
Vitamin A 213IU 0IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg Arepa
Vitamin B3 0.888mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.2g Arepa
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 1g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.4g Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.