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.
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Iron
+30%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+38.6%
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Zinc
+37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Phosphorus - 118
Equal in Sodium - 248
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Iron
+30%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+38.6%
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Zinc
+37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Phosphorus - 118
Equal in Sodium - 248
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.
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+34.5%
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Carbs
+121.1%
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Water
+42.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Other - 1.1
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Fats
+34.5%
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Carbs
+121.1%
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Water
+42.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Other - 1.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.3%
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Saturated Fat
-20.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.3%
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Saturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 219kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 89mg | |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 2.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.