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Golden Grahams Cereal vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between golden Grahams Cereal and arepa

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin A, and calcium in golden Grahams Cereal is higher than in arepa.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 200% more than arepa.
  • Arepa has 33 times less vitamin B2 than golden Grahams Cereal. Golden Grahams Cereal has 1.4mg of vitamin B2, while arepa has 0.042mg.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of golden Grahams Cereal is 72, while the glycemic index of arepa is 55.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 97% 18% 544% 69% 330% 55% 101% 241% 31%
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 CalciumCalcium +262.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +1294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +586.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1412.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1493.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.1µg

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 65% 157% 13% 48% 300% 323% 302% 20% 372% 600% 5% 242% 8.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1713.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 CarbsCarbs +129.1%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more FatsFats +68.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2209.1%
~equal in Protein ~5.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 -86.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.514g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.989g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Golden Grahams Cereal Arepa DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg 200%
Iron 14.5mg 1.04mg 168%
Vitamin B6 1.613mg 0.107mg 116%
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.042mg 104%
Zinc 12.1mg 0.8mg 103%
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.888mg 95%
Vitamin B1 1.2mg 0.07mg 94%
Folate 323µg 81%
Manganese 1.848mg 0.116mg 75%
Vitamin A 472µg 61µg 46%
Calcium 323mg 89mg 23%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22%
Sodium 772mg 270mg 22%
Copper 0.206mg 0.03mg 20%
Vitamin D 3.2µg 16%
Vitamin D 129IU 16%
Carbs 85.1g 37.14g 16%
Fiber 5.6g 2.6g 12%
Saturated fat 0.4g 2.902g 11%
Calories 374kcal 219kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.202mg 3%
Fats 3.2g 5.38g 3%
Potassium 206mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.29mg 2%
Phosphorus 129mg 117mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Choline 15.2mg 4.4mg 2%
Selenium 5.6µg 6.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 2µg 3.5µg 1%
Protein 5.3g 5.48g 0%
Net carbs 79.5g 34.54g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 35g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.157g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.6g 1.514g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.989g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 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 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Golden Grahams Cereal 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
189%
Golden Grahams Cereal
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.502g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. 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.