Agar vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Agar and Arrowroot
- The amount of Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium in Agar is higher than in Arrowroot.
- Agar covers your daily Iron needs 240% more than Arrowroot.
- Arrowroot has 104 times less Calcium than Agar. Agar has 625mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Arrowroot, 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.
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Calcium
+10316.7%
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Iron
+864%
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Magnesium
+2980%
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Potassium
+147.8%
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Zinc
+820.6%
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Copper
+404.1%
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Manganese
+2371.3%
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Selenium
+957.1%
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Phosphorus
+88.5%
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Sodium
-74.5%
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Calcium
+10316.7%
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Iron
+864%
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Magnesium
+2980%
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Potassium
+147.8%
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Zinc
+820.6%
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Copper
+404.1%
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Manganese
+2371.3%
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Selenium
+957.1%
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Phosphorus
+88.5%
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Sodium
-74.5%
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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Vitamin B2
+276.3%
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Vitamin B5
+933.6%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Folate
+71.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1330%
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Vitamin B3
+738.1%
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Vitamin B2
+276.3%
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Vitamin B5
+933.6%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Folate
+71.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1330%
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Vitamin B3
+738.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.5%
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Fats
+50%
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Carbs
+504%
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Other
+176.8%
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Water
+830.3%
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+46.5%
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+50%
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Carbs
+504%
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+176.8%
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Water
+830.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 73.18g | 12.09g |
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| Protein | 6.21g | 4.24g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 80.88g | 13.39g |
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| Calories | 306kcal | 65kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.97g |
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| Fiber | 7.7g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 625mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 2.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 770mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 1125mg | 454mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 26mg |
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| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 1.693mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.266mg |
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| Folate | 580µg | 338µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.092g |
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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
75%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar 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 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.