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 are 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 5.38g |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.