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Arrowroot vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and croissant?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate and vitamin B6, while croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 63% higher.
  • Croissant has 5 times less vitamin B6 than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.266mg of vitamin B6, while croissant has 0.058mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3142.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +248.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1089.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Croissant DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 88µg 63%
Saturated fat 0.039g 11.659g 53%
Selenium 0.7µg 22.7µg 40%
Fats 0.2g 21g 32%
Vitamin A 1µg 206µg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.388mg 20%
Sodium 26mg 467mg 19%
Calories 65kcal 406kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.058mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 5.525g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.241mg 14%
Carbs 13.39g 45.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.861mg 11%
Potassium 454mg 118mg 10%
Protein 4.24g 8.2g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.094g 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.33mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Copper 0.121mg 0.08mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.188mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 37mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 16mg 2%
Iron 2.22mg 2.03mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.2mg 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 105mg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.75mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.