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Arrowroot vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arrowroot and Artichoke

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Artichoke is richer in Fiber, Copper, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 68% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Artichoke. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, while Artichoke contains 0.116mg.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg

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% 1.1% 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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.036g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Artichoke Opinion
Calories 65kcal 47kcal Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 3.27g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Net carbs 12.09g 5.11g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 10.51g Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 6mg 44mg Artichoke
Potassium 454mg 370mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 1.28mg Arrowroot
Sugar 0.99g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.121mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.63mg 0.49mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 90mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 94mg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 13IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.174mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.072mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.046mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.116mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 338µg 68µg Arrowroot
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.064g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.