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Tapioca vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tapioca and Arrowroot?

  • Tapioca is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 84% higher.

We used Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Arrowroot, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1650%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +908.3%
Contains more Manganese +2385.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +908.3%
Contains more Manganese +2385.7%

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 A +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +706.1%
Contains more Folate +8350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 27% 3% 8% 33% 2% 17% 8% 3% 32% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +706.1%
Contains more Folate +8350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +735%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Water - 80.75
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +735%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 19.56g 12.09g Tapioca
Protein 2.88g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 1.67g 0.2g Tapioca
Carbs 19.56g 13.39g Tapioca
Calories 105kcal 65kcal Tapioca
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 105mg 6mg Tapioca
Iron 0.06mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 82mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 133mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 121mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.012mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.007mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 160IU 19IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 1µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.059mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 4µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.991g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 0.004g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Arrowroot
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
12%
Tapioca
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.952g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.