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Chinese egg rolls vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese egg rolls and Arepa?

  • Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Arepa is richer in Selenium.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% higher.
  • Arepa contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Arepa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1582.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1582.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Equal in Water - 50.8
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
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 Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Equal in Water - 50.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.3%
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178%
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 8.28g 5.48g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 11.94g 5.38g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 250kcal 219kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 0g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 0.87g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 40mg 89mg Arepa
Iron 1.41mg 1.04mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Arepa
Phosphorus 85mg 117mg Arepa
Potassium 165mg 88mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 468mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 0.62mg 0.8mg Arepa
Copper 0.148mg 0.03mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.116mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.07mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.042mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 0.888mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.202mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.107mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 3.5µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg 0.193mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.207mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.368mg 0.228mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.147mg 0.131mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.276mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg 0.276mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg 0.166mg Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.157g Chinese egg rolls
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.902g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 1.514g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 0.989g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 0.825g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.002g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.065g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Arepa
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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.