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Rice cakes vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rice cakes and arepa?

  • Rice cakes are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, and zinc, yet arepa is higher in calcium.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 264% more.
  • Rice cakes have 13 times more copper than arepa. While rice cakes have 0.38mg of copper, arepa has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rice cakes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of arepa is lower.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Arepa
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 +459.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5227.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.04mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Arepa
Arepa
5
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 B2Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +811.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Arepa
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 +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +761%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Arepa
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 -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Arepa DV% diff.
Manganese 6.18mg 0.116mg 264%
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.888mg 45%
Copper 0.38mg 0.03mg 39%
Phosphorus 380mg 117mg 38%
Magnesium 151mg 27mg 30%
Selenium 16.4µg 6.1µg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.202mg 19%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.8mg 15%
Carbs 80.1g 37.14g 14%
Saturated fat 0.64g 2.902g 10%
Calories 380kcal 219kcal 8%
Calcium 11mg 89mg 8%
Sodium 116mg 270mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Protein 9g 5.48g 7%
Potassium 299mg 88mg 6%
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.042mg 5%
Folate 21µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Fats 3.5g 5.38g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.107mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.07mg 1%
Iron 1.14mg 1.04mg 1%
Choline 4.4mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.11g 1.514g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.989g 1%
Net carbs 76.3g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.218mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.