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.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of arepa is 55.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.5% |
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Protein
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 16.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 4g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 270mg | 248mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 5.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 89mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.2g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
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.