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Arepa vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arepa and Ravioli

  • Arepa is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Fiber, yet Ravioli is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Ravioli is 12% higher.
  • Arepa contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ravioli. Arepa contains 61µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ravioli contains 10µg.
  • Ravioli contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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
7
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Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 28% 11% 22% 21% 40% 10% 48% 23% 20%
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 207
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.102
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 17% 0% 0% 19% 19% 20% 17% 24% 15% 4% 6%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 207
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.102

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
3
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Contains more Protein +121%
Contains more Fats +271%
Contains more Carbs +172.3%
Contains more Water +59.3%
Contains more Other +26.7%
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +121%
Contains more Fats +271%
Contains more Carbs +172.3%
Contains more Water +59.3%
Contains more Other +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +443.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.182 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +443.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Ravioli Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 12.34g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 2.48g Arepa
Fats 5.38g 1.45g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 13.64g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 77kcal Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 3.72g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 33mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 0.74mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 50mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 232mg Ravioli
Sodium 270mg 306mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.36mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg Ravioli
Manganese 0.116mg 0.176mg Ravioli
Selenium 6.1µg 3.5µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 207IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 10µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.85mg Ravioli
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.074mg Ravioli
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.08mg Ravioli
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.06mg Ravioli
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.272mg Ravioli
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.102mg Arepa
Folate 20µg Ravioli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Ravioli
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.3µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Ravioli
Trans Fat 0.157g Ravioli
Saturated Fat 2.902g 0.723g Ravioli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 0.418g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.182g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Ravioli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Arepa
13%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.