Arepa vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between arepa and pilaf?
- Pilaf is richer than arepa in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% more.
- Arepa has 9 times more saturated fat than pilaf. While arepa has 2.902g of saturated fat, pilaf has only 0.307g.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +453.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +660.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +431.1% |
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 | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +761.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +297.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +305.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +175.6% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 212µg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 32.4µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 1303mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.603mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 6.127mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.882mg | 33% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.4mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 2.44mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.166mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 76.31g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 0.307g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.715mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 10.42g | 10% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 359kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 1.37g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 154mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.377g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 0.373g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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 | 0g | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1033mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)