Arrowroot vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arrowroot and chives
- Arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, chives are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and calcium.
- Chives cover your daily need for vitamin A, 87% more than arrowroot.
- Arrowroot has 3 times more folate than chives. While arrowroot has 338µg of folate, chives have only 105µg.
- The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Chives, 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 | +53.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +29.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +221.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2957.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21700% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2275% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.2% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 58.1mg | 62% |
Folate | 338µg | 105µg | 58% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 218µg | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.138mg | 10% |
Calcium | 6mg | 92mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.373mg | 9% |
Iron | 2.22mg | 1.6mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.647mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 58mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 2.5g | 5% |
Potassium | 454mg | 296mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.121mg | 0.157mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 42mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
Carbs | 13.39g | 4.35g | 3% |
Protein | 4.24g | 3.27g | 2% |
Calories | 65kcal | 30kcal | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.267g | 1% |
Sodium | 26mg | 3mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.324mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.73g | 1% |
Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 12.09g | 1.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.146g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.095g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
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76%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is cheaper?

Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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