Gratin vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gratin and arepa different?
- Gratin is richer in copper, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while arepa is higher in selenium.
- Gratin covers your daily need for copper, 14% more than arepa.
- Gratin contains 5 times more cholesterol than arepa. Gratin contains 23mg of cholesterol, while arepa contains 5mg.
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.5% |
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Protein
~5.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +258.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 37.14g | 9% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 2.902g | 8% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 270mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 6.1µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.989g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.04mg | 5% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 219kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 5.38g | 3% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 1.514g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 5.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 0.888mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 61µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.