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Arepa vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arepa and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Arepa has less Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) covers your daily Manganese needs 88% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1744.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +442.6%

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 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +265.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +273.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +232%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +92.5%

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
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +428.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +301.5%

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
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6384.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 219kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 5.48g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 5.38g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Net carbs 34.54g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 37.14g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 5mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 27mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 89mg 20mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.04mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.87g 21.43g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.03mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.8mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 117mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 270mg 571mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 0IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 0µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.116mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 6.1µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 3.5µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.066g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Choline 4.4mg 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 2.902g 5.357g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.193mg 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.671mg 0.489mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.208mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.126mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.276mg 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.166mg 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0g 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/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.