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Arrowroot vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Gratin

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Gratin is richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 82% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 3 times less Iron than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 2.22mg of Iron, while Gratin has 0.64mg.
  • Arrowroot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +1883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.161
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +1883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.161

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +2972.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +2972.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Equal in Water - 74
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 9.47g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.2g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 13.39g 11.27g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 6mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.22mg 0.64mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 454mg 396mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 433mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.121mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.174mg 0.161mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 19IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 1.9mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.064mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.993mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 11µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 4.733g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.694g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.