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Cocoa Krispies vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa Krispies and arepa different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, manganese, and zinc than arepa.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.
  • Cocoa Krispies contain 37 times more vitamin E than arepa. While cocoa Krispies contain 10.8mg of vitamin E, arepa contains only 0.29mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Arepa
2
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +1294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%

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 160% 403% 216% 72% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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% 20% 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 +1883.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3624.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1713.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1404.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 CarbsCarbs +136.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1707.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +404.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +889%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Cocoa Krispies Arepa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Arepa DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg 200%
Iron 14.5mg 1.04mg 168%
Vitamin A 1210µg 61µg 128%
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.107mg 116%
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.042mg 102%
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.888mg 95%
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.07mg 95%
Folate 323µg 81%
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.29mg 70%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.116mg 43%
Zinc 5mg 0.8mg 38%
Copper 0.332mg 0.03mg 34%
Vitamin D 194IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Selenium 16.1µg 6.1µg 18%
Starch 43.8g 18%
Carbs 87.9g 37.14g 17%
Calories 389kcal 219kcal 9%
Sodium 424mg 270mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.989g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g 5%
Saturated fat 2.1g 2.902g 4%
Calcium 127mg 89mg 4%
Fats 2.7g 5.38g 4%
Potassium 197mg 88mg 3%
Magnesium 38mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 1.514g 3%
Phosphorus 102mg 117mg 2%
Protein 4.6g 5.48g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Caffeine 5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.202mg 1%
Choline 8.7mg 4.4mg 1%
Net carbs 86.5g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 38.6g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.16mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.34mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.24mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
231%
Cocoa Krispies
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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

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.