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Arrowroot vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Garden asparagus different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Garden asparagus is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 72% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Arrowroot contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Garden asparagus. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, while Garden asparagus contains 0.091mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Asparagus, raw types were used 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 Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Manganese - 0.158

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +3878.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +3878.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +245.1%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +92.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +245.1%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 1.78g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.2g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.12g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 3.88g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 20kcal Arrowroot
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 6mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.22mg 2.14mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 52mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 202mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.174mg 0.158mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 19IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 1.9mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.143mg
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.978mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.274mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.091mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 52µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.04g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.05g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.