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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 from 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.

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% 12% 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% 13% 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 KVitamin K +52.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~213IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 77kcal 219kcal Arepa
Protein 2.48g 5.48g Arepa
Fats 1.45g 5.38g Arepa
Net carbs 12.34g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 13.64g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Ravioli
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 33mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 232mg 88mg Ravioli
Iron 0.74mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 3.72g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.142mg 0.03mg Ravioli
Zinc 0.36mg 0.8mg Arepa
Phosphorus 50mg 117mg Arepa
Sodium 306mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 207IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 10µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg Ravioli
Manganese 0.176mg 0.116mg Ravioli
Selenium 3.5µg 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.07mg Ravioli
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.042mg Ravioli
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.888mg Ravioli
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.202mg Ravioli
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg Ravioli
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.5µg Arepa
Folate 20µg Ravioli
Trans Fat 0.157g Ravioli
Choline 9.5mg 4.4mg Ravioli
Saturated Fat 0.723g 2.902g Ravioli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.418g 1.514g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.989g Arepa
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 0g 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
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
12%
Ravioli
8%
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.