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Arrowroot vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and mozzarella

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate and iron, yet mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 82% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 9 times more iron than mozzarella. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, while mozzarella contains 0.25mg.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +377.9%
Contains more IronIron +788%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12083.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +434.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2142.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3655.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.9%
Contains more WaterWater +61.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +548.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8450%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Mozzarella DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 9µg 82%
Calcium 6mg 731mg 73%
Phosphorus 98mg 524mg 61%
Saturated fat 0.039g 10.867g 49%
Protein 4.24g 27.5g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 0.7µg 15.7µg 27%
Fats 0.2g 17.1g 26%
Iron 2.22mg 0.25mg 25%
Zinc 0.63mg 3.13mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.34mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin A 1µg 137µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.08mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.844g 12%
Calories 65kcal 280kcal 11%
Potassium 454mg 95mg 11%
Copper 0.121mg 0.027mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.509g 3%
Carbs 13.39g 3.1g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.1g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Sodium 26mg 16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.828g)
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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.