Arepa vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arepa and scrambled egg
- Arepa has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A than scrambled egg.
- 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% |
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% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.251g)
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.