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Arrowroot vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arrowroot and Chives

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin C 62% more than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot has 3 times more Folate than Chives. While Arrowroot has 338µg of Folate, Chives have only 105µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Chives, raw.

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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 Iron +38.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
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Chives
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +22810.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2957.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +22810.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2957.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +207.8%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Water +12.3%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +207.8%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Water +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Chives Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 1.85g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 3.27g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 13.39g 4.35g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 30kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 1.85g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 6mg 92mg Chives
Iron 2.22mg 1.6mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 98mg 58mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 296mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.63mg 0.56mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.174mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 19IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 1.9mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.078mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.647mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.138mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 105µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.146g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.