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Arrowroot vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arrowroot and beef broiled

  • Arrowroot is higher in folate, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 38 times more folate than beef broiled. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, beef broiled contains only 9µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in arrowroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +901.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2971.4%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3655.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7605%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +426.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Folate 338µg 9µg 82%
Zinc 0.63mg 6.31mg 52%
Protein 4.24g 25.93g 43%
Selenium 0.7µg 21.5µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.039g 5.895g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 5.378mg 23%
Fats 0.2g 15.41g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 198mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.382mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.176mg 9%
Calories 65kcal 250kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.046mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.012mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.658mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Iron 2.22mg 2.6mg 5%
Carbs 13.39g 0g 4%
Copper 0.121mg 0.085mg 4%
Potassium 454mg 318mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.484g 3%
Sodium 26mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.