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Arrowroot vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Welsh onion

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Welsh onion is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 81% more than Welsh onion.
  • Welsh onion has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 1.693mg of Vitamin B3, while Welsh onion has 0.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Onions, welsh, 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 +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.4%
Contains more Folate +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
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 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.4%
Contains more Folate +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +12.1%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Welsh onion
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 Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 4.1g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 1.9g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Welsh onion
Carbs 13.39g 6.5g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 34kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 2.18g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 6mg 18mg Welsh onion
Iron 2.22mg 1.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 49mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 212mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 17mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.63mg 0.52mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.07mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.137mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 1.9mg 27mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.05mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.09mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.4mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.169mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.072mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 16µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.067g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.056g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.156g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Welsh onion
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
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.