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Potato pancake vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato pancake and arepa?

  • Potato pancake is richer than arepa in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 30% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in arepa is lower.

We used Potato pancakes 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +606.8%
Contains more IronIron +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1586.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
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 FatsFats +174.3%
Contains more OtherOther +198.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
~equal in Protein ~5.48g
~equal in Water ~50.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +660%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1266.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Arepa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.989g 44%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Cholesterol 95mg 5mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.107mg 26%
Sodium 764mg 270mg 21%
Copper 0.18mg 0.03mg 17%
Potassium 622mg 88mg 16%
Fats 14.76g 5.38g 14%
Choline 74.2mg 4.4mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.202mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.042mg 10%
Folate 41µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Iron 1.67mg 1.04mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.07mg 7%
Calcium 32mg 89mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 1.514g 6%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.116mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.888mg 5%
Selenium 8.9µg 6.1µg 5%
Fiber 3.3g 2.6g 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 61µg 3%
Carbs 27.81g 37.14g 3%
Saturated fat 2.496g 2.902g 2%
Calories 268kcal 219kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 117mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 27mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 3.5µg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Protein 6.08g 5.48g 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg 0%
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g 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 0g 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 pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.