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Beef sticks vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef sticks and Arepa

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% more.
  • Arepa is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192%
Contains more IronIron +226.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.9%

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.
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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +821.9%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +587.8%
Contains more WaterWater +166%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1252%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Arepa Opinion
Calories 550kcal 219kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 5.48g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 5.38g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 5.4g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 133mg 5mg Arepa
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 68mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 257mg 88mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.04mg Beef sticks
Sugar 0.87g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.13mg 0.03mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 0.8mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 117mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 250IU 213IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.086mg 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.07mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.042mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.888mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.202mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.107mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Beef sticks
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 20.8g 2.902g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 1.514g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.989g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.048mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.193mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.207mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.671mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.228mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.131mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.276mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.276mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.166mg Beef sticks
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
Beef sticks Arepa
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
35%
Beef sticks
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.