Arepa vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arepa and taco shells
- Arepa has less manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Taco shells cover your daily saturated fat needs 21% more than arepa.
- Arepa has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Taco shells, baked.
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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 | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.8% |
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 | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +579.5% |
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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +693.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +358.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.6% |
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:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +310% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +203% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 5.495g | 30% |
| Fats | 5.38g | 21.79g | 25% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.902g | 7.105g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.56mg | 19% |
| Folate | 69µg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 233mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 6.7g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.514g | 6.935g | 14% |
| Calories | 219kcal | 476kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 83mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.216mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 37.14g | 63.49g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.113mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.203mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.867mg | 6% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 29.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 8.6µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 324mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 4.8µg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.48g | 6.41g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.54g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | 5.097g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)