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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 for 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.
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 20% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1565.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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 CarbsCarbs +38.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.5%
Contains more FatsFats +164.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +596.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3472.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 6.885g 39%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 27.1µg 20%
Selenium 6.1µg 16.7µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 3.96mg 19%
Protein 5.48g 14.33g 18%
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg 18%
Fats 5.38g 14.25g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.225mg 14%
Choline 4.4mg 73.3mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.267mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Sodium 270mg 482mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 12mg 8%
Fiber 2.6g 0.7g 8%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.31mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.514g 3.546g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 4%
Calories 219kcal 293kcal 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Potassium 88mg 204mg 3%
Fructose 0g 2.01g 3%
Carbs 37.14g 26.88g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.902g 2.41g 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Phosphorus 117mg 130mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin A 61µg 83µg 2%
Iron 1.04mg 1.09mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.91mg 1%
Manganese 0.116mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Net carbs 34.54g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g 0.045g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Sesame chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
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 Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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 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.

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