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Arepa vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and Pork skins?

  • Arepa is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 67% higher.
  • Arepa contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, pork skins, plain types in this comparison.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +572.1%

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.
Arepa
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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%
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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3638.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2722.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1018.6%
Contains more FatsFats +481.8%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +876.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Pork skins Opinion
Calories 219kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 5.48g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 5.38g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 34.54g 0g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 0g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 95mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 30mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 1.04mg 0.88mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 2.6g 0g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.8mg 0.56mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 85mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 1818mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 40IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 12µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.116mg 0.069mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.023mg Arepa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Pork skins
Choline 4.4mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 2.902g 11.37g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.193mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.207mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.671mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.228mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.131mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.276mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.166mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.468g)
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
  2. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.