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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.
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% 13% 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% 18% 26% 3% 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 +37.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 219kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 5.48g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 5.38g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 34.54g 26.18g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 26.88g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg Arepa
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 12mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.04mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 0.87g 15.98g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 0.7g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.051mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.8mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 117mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 270mg 482mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 61µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.116mg 0.083mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 16.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 3.5µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 4.4mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 6.885g 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
Fructose 0g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
8%
Arepa
30%
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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