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Granola bars vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between granola bars and arepa

  • The amount of manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and zinc in granola bars is higher than in arepa.
  • Granola bars cover your daily manganese needs 72% more than arepa.
  • Arepa has 13 times less copper than granola bars. Granola bars have 0.392mg of copper, while arepa has 0.03mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
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 +259.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.8%
Contains more IronIron +183.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1206.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1431.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
~equal in Sodium ~270mg

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
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 EVitamin E +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +317.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +1202.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 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 -18.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1118.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Arepa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 0.989g 74%
Manganese 1.777mg 0.116mg 72%
Copper 0.392mg 0.03mg 40%
Iron 2.95mg 1.04mg 24%
Phosphorus 277mg 117mg 23%
Fats 19.8g 5.38g 22%
Selenium 16.2µg 6.1µg 18%
Magnesium 97mg 27mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.07mg 16%
Calories 471kcal 219kcal 13%
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.29mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.202mg 12%
Fiber 5.3g 2.6g 11%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.8mg 11%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 3.5µg 9%
Carbs 64.4g 37.14g 9%
Protein 10.1g 5.48g 9%
Potassium 336mg 88mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.38g 1.514g 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 61µg 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.042mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.888mg 4%
Calcium 61mg 89mg 3%
Choline 22mg 4.4mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.37g 2.902g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.107mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Sodium 294mg 270mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 59.1g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 28.57g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 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
Granola bars 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
23%
Granola bars
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.