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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 are higher than in Arepa.
  • Potato sticks covers 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% 13% 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 Opinion
Calories 522kcal 219kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 5.48g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 5.38g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 34.54g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 37.14g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 27mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 1237mg 88mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.04mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.87g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 2.6g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.03mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.8mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 117mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.29mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 6.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.07mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.042mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 0.888mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.202mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.107mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.5µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.157g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 4.4mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.902g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 1.514g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.989g Potato sticks
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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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
8%
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.