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Arrowroot vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arrowroot and Plantain raw

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 79% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 5 times more Zinc than Plantain raw. Arrowroot contains 0.63mg of Zinc, while Plantain raw contains 0.14mg.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Plantains, 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Potassium - 499
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Potassium - 499

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +1436.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5831.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +1436.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5831.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +226.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 4.24g 1.3g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 13.39g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 65kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 15g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 6mg 3mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.6mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 98mg 34mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 26mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.63mg 0.14mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.081mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 19IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 1.9mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.052mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.054mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.686mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.26mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 338µg 22µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.143g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.032g Plantain raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.069g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Arrowroot
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.