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Ravioli vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ravioli and arepa

  • Ravioli is richer in copper, yet arepa is richer in phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for ravioli is 12% higher.
  • Ravioli contains 3 times more vitamin E than arepa. Ravioli contains 0.85mg of vitamin E, while arepa contains 0.29mg.
  • Ravioli contains less saturated fat.
  • Ravioli has a lower glycemic index than arepa.

Food types used in this article are Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
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 PotassiumPotassium +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.3%

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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +510%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 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 WaterWater +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121%
Contains more FatsFats +271%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +443.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ravioli Arepa DV% diff.
Copper 0.142mg 0.03mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.723g 2.902g 10%
Phosphorus 50mg 117mg 10%
Carbs 13.64g 37.14g 8%
Calories 77kcal 219kcal 7%
Calcium 33mg 89mg 6%
Fats 1.45g 5.38g 6%
Vitamin A 10µg 61µg 6%
Protein 2.48g 5.48g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.989g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Selenium 3.5µg 6.1µg 5%
Potassium 232mg 88mg 4%
Iron 0.74mg 1.04mg 4%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg 4%
Manganese 0.176mg 0.116mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.042mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.418g 1.514g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Sodium 306mg 270mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.888mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.202mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.5µg 1%
Choline 9.5mg 4.4mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 12.34g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 3.72g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.107mg 0%
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 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
Ravioli 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
11%
Ravioli
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ravioli
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.