Arrowroot vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and filo
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet filo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and iron.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 63% more than filo.
- Arrowroot contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than filo. While arrowroot contains 0.266mg of vitamin B6, filo contains only 0.03mg.
- The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
- The glycemic index of filo is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Phyllo dough.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +513.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3228.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +786.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +284.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +478% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +147.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +292.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +903.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 88µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 23.3µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.541mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.341mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 483mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 4.073mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 52.6g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.476mg | 13% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 299kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 3.21mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 6g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 3.149g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 1.47g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.923g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 7.1g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 ($)
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.