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Arrowroot vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and eggnog

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3, yet eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 84% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 16 times more vitamin B3 than eggnog. Arrowroot contains 1.693mg of vitamin B3, while eggnog contains 0.105mg.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.

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

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.2%
Contains more IronIron +1010%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1512.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432%
Contains more FolateFolate +33700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1995%
~equal in Protein ~4.55g
~equal in Water ~82.54g

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Eggnog
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 Eggnog DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 1µg 84%
Iron 2.22mg 0.2mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.05mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.039g 2.591g 12%
Calcium 6mg 130mg 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.105mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.034mg 9%
Potassium 454mg 165mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.005mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 59µg 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Fats 0.2g 4.19g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.417mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 1.302g 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 109mg 2%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.46mg 2%
Carbs 13.39g 8.05g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.198g 1%
Calories 65kcal 88kcal 1%
Protein 4.24g 4.55g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 54mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 12.09g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.