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Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Arepa

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper in Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher than in Arepa.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 208% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa has 33 times less Vitamin B2 than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 1.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Arepa has 0.042mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
Arepa
Arepa
3
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 +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains more IronIron +765.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +837.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%

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 0% 150% 8% 99% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
Arepa
Arepa
2
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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1073.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1780.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +191.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Arepa
Arepa
2
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 +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.5%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1932%
~equal in Fats ~5.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Arepa
Arepa
0
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 -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Arepa Opinion
Calories 390kcal 219kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 5.48g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 5.38g Arepa
Net carbs 78.6g 34.54g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 37.14g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 27mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 212mg 88mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 9mg 1.04mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 4.4g 2.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.03mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 7.5mg 0.8mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 237mg 117mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 2500IU 213IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 740µg 61µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.29mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 19.9µg 6.1µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.07mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.042mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 0.888mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.107mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.5µg Arepa
Folate 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g 0.157g Arepa
Choline 15.5mg 4.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.902g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 1.514g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 0.989g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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
191%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.