Popcorn vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Popcorn and Arepa different?
- Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, however, Arepa is richer in Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Popcorn is 48% higher.
- Popcorn contains 10 times more Manganese than Arepa. While Popcorn contains 1.113mg of Manganese, Arepa contains only 0.116mg.
- Popcorn has less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +273.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +773.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +859.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1171.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +191.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1430.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +59.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +118.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 5.38g |
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.87g | |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.8mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.29mg | |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 31µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.166mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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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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
72%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.265g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.87 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)