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Arrowroot vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arrowroot and chicken sandwich different?

  • Arrowroot is higher in folate; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 73% higher.
  • Arrowroot has less sodium.
  • Arrowroot has a lower glycemic index (58) than chicken sandwich (74).

Arrowroot, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284%
Contains more FatsFats +5495%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111925%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3353.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 47µg 73%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 7.72mg 38%
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg 35%
Sodium 26mg 753mg 32%
Protein 4.24g 16.28g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.3mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.2mg 18%
Fats 0.2g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 98mg 185mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.481g 11%
Saturated fat 0.039g 2.123g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.383mg 9%
Calories 65kcal 250kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.23mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Copper 0.121mg 0.067mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Iron 2.22mg 1.77mg 6%
Potassium 454mg 245mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Calcium 6mg 58mg 5%
Carbs 13.39g 20.89g 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.219mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g 0%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.61mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.