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Arepa vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arepa and Sesame chicken different?

  • Arepa is richer in Calcium, while Sesame chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin K 20% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa contains 7 times more Calcium than Sesame chicken. Arepa contains 89mg of Calcium, while Sesame chicken contains 12mg.
  • Arepa is lower in Sodium.

Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types were used in this article.

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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 +641.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Manganese +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
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 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Manganese +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.09

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 B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.3%
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 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Fats +164.9%
Contains more Other +45%
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Fats +164.9%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +596.2%
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +596.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3472.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3472.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 26.18g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 5.38g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 37.14g 26.88g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 0g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 0.87g 15.98g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 0.7g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 12mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 88mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 270mg 482mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.03mg 0.051mg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.116mg 0.083mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 213IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 3.5µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
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 59mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Sesame chicken
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
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.