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Arrowroot vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arrowroot and American cheese

  • Arrowroot has more folate and iron; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than arrowroot.
  • American cheese has 42 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while American cheese has 8µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less sodium.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arrowroot is 58, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.9%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2785.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +4125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.9%
Contains more WaterWater +103.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15795%
Contains more OtherOther +376.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1297.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 6mg 1045mg 104%
Folate 338µg 8µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.039g 18.057g 82%
Phosphorus 98mg 641mg 78%
Sodium 26mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.2g 31.79g 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 20.2µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Protein 4.24g 18.13g 28%
Vitamin A 1µg 250µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 8.236g 21%
Iron 2.22mg 0.63mg 20%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.49mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.054mg 16%
Calories 65kcal 371kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.234mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.015mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.076mg 10%
Potassium 454mg 132mg 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.046mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.286g 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.041mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Carbs 13.39g 3.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.403mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.7g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.