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Arepa vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and Salisbury steak?

  • Arepa is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, yet Salisbury steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Salisbury steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% higher.
  • Arepa has 31 times more Vitamin A RAE than Salisbury steak. Arepa has 61µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salisbury steak has 2µg.
  • Arepa contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +89.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +23%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Zinc - 0.75
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 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Calcium +89.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +23%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Zinc - 0.75

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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Contains more Vitamin A +4160%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.203
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4160%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +447.8%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Other +31.7%
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Carbs +447.8%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Other +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.9%
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 5.78g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 5.38g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Carbs 37.14g 6.78g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 149kcal Arepa
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Sugar 0.87g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 2.6g 1g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 47mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 0.95mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 88mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 270mg 509mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.75mg Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.116mg 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 6.1µg 7.5µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin A 213IU 5IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 2µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.23mg Arepa
Vitamin D 1IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.059mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.118mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.32mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.203mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.131mg Salisbury steak
Folate 13µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.7µg 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 33mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.284g Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 3.982g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 1.252g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.057g Arepa
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.012g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Salisbury steak
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
15%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.08g)
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.