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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 cover your daily need for 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.
  • Arepa has a higher glycemic index (55) than corn chips (42).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Arepa
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 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.
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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Arepa
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 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 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.888mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.202mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Arepa
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 +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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Arepa
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 +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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Arepa
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 +22.2%
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.
Corn chips Arepa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Arepa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.989g 103%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.29mg 46%
Fats 33.36g 5.38g 43%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 1.514g 19%
Calories 538kcal 219kcal 16%
Phosphorus 194mg 117mg 11%
Magnesium 72mg 27mg 11%
Sodium 514mg 270mg 11%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.116mg 9%
Copper 0.101mg 0.03mg 8%
Carbs 56.9g 37.14g 7%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.902g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 61µg 6%
Fiber 4g 2.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.107mg 5%
Calcium 138mg 89mg 5%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.8mg 4%
Selenium 7.6µg 6.1µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.042mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 1.04mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.07mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 3.5µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 4.4mg 1%
Protein 6.17g 5.48g 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 0.888mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.202mg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.