Arepa vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Arepa and Potato salad different?
- Arepa is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Potato salad is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato salad is 21% higher.
- Arepa contains 5 times more Calcium than Potato salad. While Arepa contains 89mg of Calcium, Potato salad contains only 19mg.
- Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.
Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+368.4%
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Iron
+60%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Phosphorus
+125%
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Sodium
-49%
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Zinc
+158.1%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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Selenium
+48.8%
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Potassium
+188.6%
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Copper
+293.3%
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Calcium
+368.4%
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Iron
+60%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Phosphorus
+125%
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Sodium
-49%
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Zinc
+158.1%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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Selenium
+48.8%
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Potassium
+188.6%
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Copper
+293.3%
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.
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Vitamin A
+35.7%
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Vitamin B2
+42.9%
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Vitamin B5
+164.4%
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Vitamin B6
+31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
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Vitamin A
+35.7%
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Vitamin B2
+42.9%
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Vitamin B5
+164.4%
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Vitamin B6
+31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+104.5%
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Carbs
+232.5%
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Fats
+52.4%
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Water
+49.6%
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+62.5%
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
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1.2 g
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2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
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Protein
+104.5%
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Carbs
+232.5%
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+52.4%
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+49.6%
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+62.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+277.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.989 g
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+277.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 9.87g |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 8.2g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 11.17g |
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| Calories | 219kcal | 143kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 529mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 61µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.062mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 68mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 1.429g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 3.737g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)