Spanish rice vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spanish rice and arepa
- Spanish rice has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, arepa has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, and fiber.
- Spanish rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 12% more.
- Spanish rice has 4 times more vitamin K than arepa. Spanish rice has 13µg of vitamin K, while arepa has 3.5µg.
- Arepa is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
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Fats
~5.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 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 | -65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.514g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +15.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 50µg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.116mg | 12% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 528mg | 270mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.888mg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.276mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 0.989g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 2.902g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 117mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 3.5µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 61µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 5.48g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 219kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 6.1µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 37.14g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 4.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 5.38g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 1.514g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 0.825g | N/A |
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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
19%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
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.