Arrowroot vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Arrowroot and French fries
- Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Iron, yet French fries are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 77% more than French fries.
- Arrowroot contains 3 times more Iron than French fries. While Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of Iron, French fries contain only 0.81mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Arrowroot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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.
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Iron
+174.1%
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Sodium
-87.6%
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Zinc
+26%
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Calcium
+200%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+27.5%
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Manganese
+42%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.124
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Iron
+174.1%
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Sodium
-87.6%
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Zinc
+26%
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Calcium
+200%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+27.5%
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Manganese
+42%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.124
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+51.3%
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Folate
+1026.7%
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Vitamin C
+147.4%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B3
+77.4%
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Vitamin B5
+98.6%
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Vitamin B6
+39.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+51.3%
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Folate
+1026.7%
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Vitamin C
+147.4%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B3
+77.4%
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Vitamin B5
+98.6%
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Vitamin B6
+39.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+23.6%
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Water
+109.5%
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Fats
+7265%
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Carbs
+209.5%
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+30.3%
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
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1.42 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
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Protein
+23.6%
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Water
+109.5%
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Fats
+7265%
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Carbs
+209.5%
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+30.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+149125%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5767.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+149125%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5767.4%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.09g | 37.64g |
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| Protein | 4.24g | 3.43g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 14.73g |
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| Carbs | 13.39g | 41.44g |
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| Calories | 65kcal | 312kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 454mg | 579mg |
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| Sodium | 26mg | 210mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.124mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.247mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 3.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.372mg |
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| Folate | 338µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 2.336g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 5.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 5.398g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 ($)