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Fettuccine vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fettuccine and Arepa?

  • Fettuccine is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Arepa is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Arepa's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% more.
  • Fettuccine has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Arepa. While Fettuccine has 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, Arepa has only 0.888mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fettuccine is lower.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.9%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368%

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +48%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Arepa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Arepa Opinion
Calories 99kcal 219kcal Arepa
Protein 6.2g 5.48g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 5.38g Arepa
Net carbs 12g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 14g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 14mg 5mg Arepa
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 28mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 168mg 88mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 1.3g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 2g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg Arepa
Zinc 0.1mg 0.8mg Arepa
Phosphorus 25mg 117mg Arepa
Sodium 166mg 270mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.29mg Fettuccine
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.042mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.888mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0g 0.157g Fettuccine
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.902g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.514g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.989g Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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.