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Potato chips vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato chips and arepa?

  • Arepa has less vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B2 than potato chips.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 59% higher.
  • Potato chips have 14 times more potassium than arepa. Potato chips have 1275mg of potassium, while arepa has 88mg.
  • Arepa contains less saturated fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types in this comparison.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Arepa
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 +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1348.9%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +920%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.8%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Arepa
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 +3041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +516.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +752.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Arepa
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 +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +543.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +2573.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Arepa
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +549.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1130.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Arepa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.989g 75%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.29mg 59%
Fats 34.6g 5.38g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.107mg 43%
Saturated fat 10.96g 2.902g 37%
Potassium 1275mg 88mg 35%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.306mg 0.03mg 31%
Histidine 153mg 0.166mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 1.514g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.888mg 18%
Calories 536kcal 219kcal 16%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.5µg 16%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.116mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.042mg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Sodium 8mg 270mg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 27mg 10%
Fiber 4.8g 2.6g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.07mg 8%
Calcium 24mg 89mg 7%
Phosphorus 165mg 117mg 7%
Iron 1.63mg 1.04mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 4.4mg 6%
Carbs 52.9g 37.14g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.202mg 4%
Selenium 8.1µg 6.1µg 4%
Protein 7g 5.48g 3%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.8mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.276mg 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
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.