Corn grits vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grits and arepa different?
- Corn grits is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while arepa is higher in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Corn grits covers your daily need for iron, 71% more than arepa.
- Corn grits contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than arepa. Corn grits contains 0.135mg of vitamin B2, while arepa contains 0.042mg.
- Corn grits is lower in saturated fat.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index (80) than arepa (55).
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 IronIron | +545.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +735.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +288.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +998% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
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 | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1769.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 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 | +230% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 1.04mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 117mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.902g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 5.38g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 5.48g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 74kcal | 219kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 37.14g | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.888mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.989g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1.514g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.202mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 270mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 4.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 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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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
10%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.