Arrowroot vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and Brussels sprouts
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B3, and copper, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and manganese.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin C needs 92% more than arrowroot.
- Arrowroot contains 6 times more folate than Brussels sprouts. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, Brussels sprouts contain only 61µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +127.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
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Water
~86g
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Other
~1.37g
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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +475% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166204.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 153g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 85mg | 92% |
| Folate | 338µg | 61µg | 69% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.337mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.745mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.219mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 389mg | 2% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 8.95g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% |
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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.