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Arepa vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and Tortellini?

  • Arepa has less Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Iron than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Arepa contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types in this comparison.

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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
Arepa
3
:
7
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +291.8%
Equal in Potassium - 89
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +291.8%
Equal in Potassium - 89

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
Arepa
5
:
7
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Vitamin A +49%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Tortellini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +49%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
4
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +47.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
1
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arepa Tortellini
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 5.48g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 5.38g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 37.14g 47g Tortellini
Calories 219kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.87g 0.95g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.04mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 88mg 89mg Tortellini
Sodium 270mg 406mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 213IU 143IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 38µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.16mg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.043mg Arepa
Folate 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.3µg Arepa
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
Cholesterol 5mg 42mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 2.902g 3.6g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.461g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Tortellini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.