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Arrowroot vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arrowroot and chocolate brownie

  • Arrowroot has more folate and vitamin B6, while chocolate brownie has more copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 77% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate brownie contains 0.094mg.
  • The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more FolateFolate +1065.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +540.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.9%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10130.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 29µg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 9.412g 62%
Fats 0.2g 29.1g 44%
Saturated fat 0.039g 7.319g 33%
Copper 0.121mg 0.388mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Calories 65kcal 466kcal 20%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 176µg 19%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.587mg 18%
Sodium 26mg 343mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.094mg 13%
Carbs 13.39g 50.2g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.19mg 10%
Potassium 454mg 176mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 53mg 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 132mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Iron 2.22mg 1.84mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 57mg 5%
Protein 4.24g 6.2g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.982mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.97mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.328mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.141mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.28g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.