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Salisbury steak vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salisbury steak and Arepa?

  • Salisbury steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Arepa is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber.
  • Salisbury steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% higher.
  • Salisbury steak has 11 times more Choline than Arepa. Salisbury steak has 46.8mg of Choline, while Arepa has 4.4mg.
  • Arepa contains less Cholesterol.

We used Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types in this comparison.

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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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
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 +63.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%
~equal in Iron ~1.04mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.8mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.202mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 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 +27.4%
Contains more FatsFats +94.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 +216.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salisbury steak Arepa Opinion
Calories 149kcal 219kcal Arepa
Protein 6.98g 5.48g Salisbury steak
Fats 10.47g 5.38g Salisbury steak
Net carbs 5.78g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 6.78g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 33mg 5mg Arepa
Vitamin D 1IU Salisbury steak
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 47mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 144mg 88mg Salisbury steak
Iron 0.95mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 0.26g 0.87g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.083mg 0.03mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.75mg 0.8mg Arepa
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Phosphorus 127mg 117mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 509mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 5IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg Arepa
Manganese 0.174mg 0.116mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg 6.1µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.042mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.888mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.202mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.107mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg Arepa
Folate 13µg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g 0.157g Arepa
Choline 46.8mg 4.4mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 3.982g 2.902g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 4.798g 1.514g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.989g Salisbury steak
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 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g 0.065g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.005g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g 0.825g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak 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
16%
Salisbury steak
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Salisbury steak
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.