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% |
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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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% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.