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Arrowroot vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Edamame different?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Edamame is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Edamame is 37% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Edamame. While Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, Edamame contains only 0.1mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
9
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Potassium - 436
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Potassium - 436

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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
3
:
7
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166%
Contains more Vitamin A +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Equal in Folate - 311
Arrowroot
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%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166%
Contains more Vitamin A +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Equal in Folate - 311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
3
:
2
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Equal in Water - 72.77
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Equal in Water - 72.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
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:
2
Edamame
Edamame
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2243.5%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2243.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3.71g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.2g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 13.39g 8.91g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 6mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 2.22mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 25mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 98mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 454mg 436mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.63mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.121mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.174mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 19IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 1.9mg 6.1mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.915mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.1mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 311µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.62g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Edamame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.