Arepa vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Arepa and Spanish rice
- Arepa has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Fiber, however, Spanish rice has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
- Spanish rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 12% more.
- Arepa has 10 times more Vitamin A than Spanish rice. Arepa has 61µg of Vitamin A, while Spanish rice has 6µg.
- Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.29g
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.511g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15.2% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 185kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 3.28g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 5.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 29.96g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 31.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 27.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 528mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.39mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 2.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 13µg |
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| Folate | 50µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g | 0.07g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg | 9.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 1.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 1.511g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 2.317g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.42g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.238g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 2.052g |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
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.