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Arrowroot vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arrowroot and Biscuit

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 69% more than Biscuit.
  • Arrowroot has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. While Arrowroot has 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, Biscuit has only 0.035mg.
  • Arrowroot has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +3816.7%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +3816.7%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +179.4%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +8050%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Contains more Other +125.4%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +179.4%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +8050%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Contains more Other +125.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4425%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4425%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Biscuit
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 4.24g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 13.39g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 65kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 6mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.22mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 454mg 121mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 580mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.082mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 19IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.2mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.285mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.035mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 61µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 4.324g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.285g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.