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Arepa vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arepa and Trail mix

  • Trail mix is richer than Arepa in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 106% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.4%
Contains more IronIron +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +791.4%

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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +452.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.8%
Contains more FatsFats +446.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +727.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +875.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Trail mix Opinion
Calories 219kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 5.48g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 5.38g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 34.54g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 37.14g 44.9g Trail mix
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Trail mix
Magnesium 27mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 89mg 78mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 1.04mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Sugar 0.87g Trail mix
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.8mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 117mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 270mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 213IU 18IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg 1µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.116mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Folate 71µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.157g Trail mix
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 5.55g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.193mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.671mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.228mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.131mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.276mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.166mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.