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Arepa vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arepa and Tortilla chips

  • Arepa has more Vitamin A, while Tortilla chips has more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Iron.
  • Tortilla chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 22% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.8%
Contains more IronIron +46.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.5%

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 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +497.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +340.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.838mg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1824.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +284.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +274.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +988.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.811g

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +136.4%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 219kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 5.48g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 5.38g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 34.54g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 37.14g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 27mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 89mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 88mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.04mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.87g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.6g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.03mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.8mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 117mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 270mg 328mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 4IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg 0µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.116mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 6.1µg 4.4µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 0.838mg Arepa
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 3.5µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.812g Arepa
Choline 4.4mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 10.769g Tortilla chips
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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