Corn chips vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn chips and Arepa different?
- Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, while Arepa is higher in Vitamin A.
- Corn chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 46% more than Arepa.
- Corn chips contain 3 times more Copper than Arepa. Corn chips contain 0.101mg of Copper, while Arepa contains 0.03mg.
- Arepa is lower in Sodium.
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +187.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2393.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4647.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
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 | +503.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1562.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 538kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 6.17g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 33.36g | 5.38g |
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| Net carbs | 52.9g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 56.9g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 72mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.8mg |
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| Starch | 51.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 514mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 69IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 7.6µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.088g | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.331g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.134g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)