Arepa vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arepa and plantain chips
- Arepa has more selenium and calcium; however, plantain chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 32% more.
- Arepa has 15 times more selenium than plantain chips. Arepa has 6.1µg of selenium, while plantain chips have 0.4µg.
- Arepa is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +888.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1425% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +793.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +560% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1637.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +444.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +329.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +717.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2330.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1087% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +178.8% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 11.739g | 72% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 29.59g | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 36% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 5.04mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.46mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 8.337g | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 28.6µg | 21% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 786mg | 21% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.198mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 1.1mg | 18% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 531kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 5.632g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 63.84g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.276mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 2.28g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 0.802mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 69µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.97mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.185g | 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 | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.435g)
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.