Arrowroot vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between arrowroot and avocadoes
- Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 64% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 4 times more iron than avocadoes. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, while avocadoes contain 0.55mg.
- Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.
Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +317.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 338µg | 81µg | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.389mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 6.7g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.55mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1.816g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.126g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 160kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 2g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.257mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 485mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 1.738mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1873.9% |
