Corn cake vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Corn cake and Arepa
- Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Arepa is richer in Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Corn cake is 74% higher.
- Corn cake contains 14 times more Copper than Arepa. Corn cake contains 0.42mg of Copper, while Arepa contains 0.03mg.
- Arepa contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn cakes 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.
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+322.2%
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Phosphorus
+34.2%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+1300%
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Manganese
+1464.7%
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Selenium
+62.3%
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Calcium
+368.4%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+322.2%
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Phosphorus
+34.2%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+1300%
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Manganese
+1464.7%
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Selenium
+62.3%
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Calcium
+368.4%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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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Vitamin A
+13.6%
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Vitamin B1
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+19%
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Vitamin B3
+480%
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Vitamin B5
+310.9%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+13.6%
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Vitamin B1
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+19%
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Vitamin B3
+480%
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Vitamin B5
+310.9%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47.8%
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Carbs
+124.6%
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+25%
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Fats
+124.2%
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Water
+1004.3%
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+47.8%
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+124.6%
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+25%
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+124.2%
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Water
+1004.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-85.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.989
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Saturated Fat
-85.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.989
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 81.5g | 34.54g |
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| Protein | 8.1g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 2.4g | 5.38g |
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| Carbs | 83.4g | 37.14g |
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| Calories | 387kcal | 219kcal |
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| Sugar | 23.47g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 157mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 157mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 488mg | 270mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 242IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.166mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 2.902g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.76g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 0.989g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
23%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)