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Arrowroot vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Castanea crenata different?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Iron, however, Castanea crenata is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 73% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 2 times more Iron than Castanea crenata. While Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of Iron, Castanea crenata contains only 1.45mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw are the varieties 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 Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +96%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.6%
Contains more Copper +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +814.4%
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +96%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.6%
Contains more Copper +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +814.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +160.7%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +160.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 4.24g 2.25g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.53g Castanea crenata
Carbs 13.39g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 65kcal 154kcal Castanea crenata
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 31mg Castanea crenata
Iron 2.22mg 1.45mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 49mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 98mg 72mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 329mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 14mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 0.63mg 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.121mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 0.174mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin C 1.9mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.5mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.206mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 338µg 47µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.078g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.278g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.138g Castanea crenata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.