Arrowroot vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arrowroot and chocolate different?
- Arrowroot is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 101% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. While arrowroot contains 0.266mg of vitamin B6, chocolate contains only 0.042mg.
- Arrowroot has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than arrowroot (58).
Arrowroot, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +484% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +749.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +715.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +472% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +8224.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +238400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1087% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 1.028mg | 101% |
| Folate | 338µg | 85% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 8.02mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.419mg | 54% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 546kcal | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 7g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 206mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.725mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 559mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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