Pilaf vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pilaf and Arepa?
- Pilaf is richer than Arepa in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% more.
- Pilaf has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Arepa. While Pilaf has 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, Arepa has only 0.07mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Arepa is lower.
We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
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Iron
+134.6%
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Magnesium
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.6%
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Potassium
+113.6%
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Zinc
+26.3%
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Copper
+453.3%
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Manganese
+660.3%
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Selenium
+431.1%
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Sodium
-79.3%
Equal in Calcium - 89
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Iron
+134.6%
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Magnesium
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.6%
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Potassium
+113.6%
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Zinc
+26.3%
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Copper
+453.3%
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Manganese
+660.3%
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Selenium
+431.1%
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Sodium
-79.3%
Equal in Calcium - 89
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.
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Vitamin B1
+761.4%
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Vitamin B2
+107.1%
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Vitamin B3
+590%
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Vitamin B5
+254%
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Vitamin B6
+273.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1421.4%
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Vitamin E
+625%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+761.4%
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Vitamin B2
+107.1%
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Vitamin B3
+590%
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Vitamin B5
+254%
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Vitamin B6
+273.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1421.4%
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Vitamin E
+625%
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Vitamin K
+600%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+90.1%
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Carbs
+105.5%
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Other
+221.7%
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Fats
+292.7%
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Water
+531.8%
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Protein
+90.1%
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Carbs
+105.5%
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+221.7%
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Fats
+292.7%
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Water
+531.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+305.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.3%
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Saturated Fat
-89.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+305.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Glucose
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Maltose
+175.6%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.33
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Maltose
+175.6%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.33
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 75.11g | 34.54g |
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| Protein | 10.42g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 1.37g | 5.38g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 37.14g |
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| Calories | 359kcal | 219kcal |
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| Starch | 71.23g |
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| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 83mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 154mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 1303mg | 270mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 212µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 3.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.166mg |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.157g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.307g | 2.902g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.373g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.989g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
50%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1033mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)