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Arepa vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arepa and Potato pancake?

  • Potato pancake is richer than Arepa in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 30% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arepa is lower.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +606.8%
Contains more IronIron +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1586.4%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more FatsFats +174.3%
Contains more OtherOther +198.3%
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +660%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1266.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 219kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 5.48g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 5.38g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 34.54g 24.51g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 27.81g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 95mg Arepa
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 27mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 89mg 32mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.04mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.87g 1.79g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.03mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.8mg 0.7mg Arepa
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 117mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 270mg 764mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 113IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 32µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.23mg Arepa
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.116mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 6.1µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.7µg Arepa
Folate 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.157g Potato pancake
Choline 4.4mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.193mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.671mg 0.442mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.276mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.166mg 0.141mg Arepa
Fructose 0g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
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 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.