Arepa vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arepa and scrambled egg
- Arepa has more fiber; however, scrambled egg is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Scrambled egg covers your daily need for cholesterol, 140% more than arepa.
- Arepa has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of arepa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +268.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +231% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +365.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4004.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 426mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.01µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.52mg | 37% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 180.6mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 22.5µg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 2.59mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 242mg | 18% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 16.18g | 17% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 13.84g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.94mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 6.153g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 176µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 2.08g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 5.889g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.66mg | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 1.969g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 187mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.96mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 212kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.836mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.96mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1685.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +289% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.1% |
