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Potato sticks vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato sticks and arepa

  • The amount of vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, and manganese in potato sticks is higher than in arepa.
  • Potato sticks cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than arepa.
  • Arepa has 14 times less potassium than potato sticks. Potato sticks have 1237mg of potassium, while arepa has 88mg.
  • Arepa contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1305.7%
Contains more IronIron +118.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +693.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +539.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2209.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
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 +306.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Arepa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.989g 113%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.29mg 59%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 53%
Fats 34.4g 5.38g 45%
Potassium 1237mg 88mg 34%
Copper 0.315mg 0.03mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.88g 2.902g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 0.888mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.107mg 16%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.5µg 16%
Sodium 633mg 270mg 16%
Calories 522kcal 219kcal 15%
Iron 2.27mg 1.04mg 15%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.116mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 1.514g 12%
Folate 40µg 10%
Magnesium 64mg 27mg 9%
Phosphorus 172mg 117mg 8%
Calcium 18mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Choline 34.9mg 4.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.042mg 6%
Carbs 53.3g 37.14g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.202mg 4%
Selenium 8.1µg 6.1µg 4%
Fiber 3.4g 2.6g 3%
Protein 6.7g 5.48g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.07mg 2%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.8mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Net carbs 49.9g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.166mg 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 sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.978g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.