Arrowroot vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arrowroot and barbecue chicken different?
- Arrowroot is richer in folate and iron, while barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 83% more than barbecue chicken.
- Arrowroot contains 2 times more iron than barbecue chicken. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, while barbecue chicken contains 0.95mg.
- Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
- Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than barbecue chicken (10).
Arrowroot, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3042.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11058.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7440% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2115.2% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 8µg | 83% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 22.51g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 5.732mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 15.08g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 3.927g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 218mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 6.446g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.95mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 335mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 2.038g | 13% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.78mg | 10% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 226kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 255mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
32%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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