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Arrowroot vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arrowroot and cereal

  • Cereal is higher than arrowroot in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 512% more than arrowroot.
  • The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +1434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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%
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1926.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1649.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2150.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +2036.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +548.6%
Contains more OtherOther +57%

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
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 6.288mg 512%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 5.986mg 440%
Iron 2.22mg 34.06mg 398%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 3.87mg 293%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 29.62mg 175%
Vitamin A 1µg 814µg 90%
Folate 338µg 85%
Zinc 0.63mg 7.6mg 63%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 38.5mg 41%
Sodium 26mg 795mg 33%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.79mg 27%
Carbs 13.39g 86.85g 24%
Calories 65kcal 378kcal 16%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.3µg 10%
Potassium 454mg 105mg 10%
Protein 4.24g 6.06g 4%
Phosphorus 98mg 77mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.354g 2%
Copper 0.121mg 0.137mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.226mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.204g 1%
Fats 0.2g 1.08g 1%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.26g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 85.45g N/A
Calcium 6mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.