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Arrowroot vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arrowroot and Sardine

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 34 times more Folate than Sardine. While Arrowroot contains 338µg of Folate, Sardine contains only 10µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arrowroot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +3280%
Contains more Vitamin A +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +3280%
Contains more Vitamin A +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +480.7%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +204.2%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +480.7%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +204.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5495.7%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5495.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 0g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.2g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 13.39g 0g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 208kcal Sardine
Fiber 1.3g 0g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 2.22mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 98mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 454mg 397mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 307mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.121mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.174mg 0.108mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 19IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.08mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.167mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 10µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.528g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.