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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.
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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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.
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% 0.33% 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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
23% 15% 61%
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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
32% 52% 16%
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.
Arrowroot Barbecue chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
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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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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.