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Arrowroot vs. Cornstarch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arrowroot and Cornstarch

  • Arrowroot is richer than Cornstarch in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 85% higher.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Cornstarch.

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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 2.1% 0.6% 0.26% 18% 17% 1.6% 5.6% 1.2% 6.9% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15033.3%
Contains more IronIron +372.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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% 1.1% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 91.27 g
Water: 8.32 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1530.8%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more WaterWater +870.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1320%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581.6%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Cornstarch Opinion
Calories 65kcal 381kcal Cornstarch
Protein 4.24g 0.26g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.05g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Net carbs 12.09g 90.37g Cornstarch
Carbs 13.39g 91.27g Cornstarch
Magnesium 25mg 3mg Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 2mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 3mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.47mg Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.05mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.06mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 13mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 9mg Cornstarch
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.053mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.8µg Cornstarch
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 0µg Arrowroot
Choline 0.4mg Cornstarch
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.009g Cornstarch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.016g Cornstarch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.025g Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.001mg Cornstarch
Threonine 0.009mg Cornstarch
Isoleucine 0.01mg Cornstarch
Leucine 0.036mg Cornstarch
Lysine 0.006mg Cornstarch
Methionine 0.006mg Cornstarch
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Cornstarch
Valine 0.014mg Cornstarch
Histidine 0.008mg Cornstarch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Cornstarch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
0%
Cornstarch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
7%
Cornstarch

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornstarch
Cornstarch contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cornstarch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169698/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.