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Arrowroot vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Arborio rice

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Arborio rice is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 70% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice has 17 times less Potassium than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 454mg of Potassium, while Arborio rice has 26mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1646.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
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 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1646.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.8%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.8%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 4.24g 2.36g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 65kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 1mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 1.46mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 33mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 26mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.63mg 0.4mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.072mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.7µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.016mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.493mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 59µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.051g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.05g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.