Arepa vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between arepa and taco?
- Taco is richer than arepa in vitamin B12, vitamin K, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, selenium, and copper.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types 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 less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.8% |
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 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +337.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +627.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +21.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 3.042g | 14% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 12.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 15.3µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 178mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.75mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 4.411g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 4.384g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 8.86g | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 9.2µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.65mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 209mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Calcium | 89mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.166g | 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 | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)