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Arrowroot vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and eggs?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate and iron, while eggs are higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin D.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 209% higher.
  • Eggs have 8 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while eggs have 44µg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in saturated fat.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than eggs (0).

We used Arrowroot, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1552.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2545.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1095.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5205%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101825%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1437%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 2mg 209%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Folate 338µg 44µg 74%
Selenium 0.7µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.513mg 35%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.398mg 22%
Protein 4.24g 12.58g 17%
Vitamin A 1µg 149µg 16%
Fats 0.2g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.039g 3.267g 15%
Iron 2.22mg 1.19mg 13%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.121mg 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 172mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Potassium 454mg 126mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.077g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.064mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.414g 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.066mg 6%
Calories 65kcal 155kcal 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Sodium 26mg 124mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 50mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Carbs 13.39g 1.12g 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.