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Arrowroot vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Asparagus different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Asparagus is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 72% more than Asparagus.
  • Arrowroot contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Asparagus. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, while Asparagus contains 0.091mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Asparagus, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg

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% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.7%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.1%
Contains more OtherOther +144.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Asparagus Opinion
Calories 65kcal 20kcal Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.2g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.12g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 12.09g 1.78g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 3.88g Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 24mg Asparagus
Potassium 454mg 202mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 2.14mg Arrowroot
Sugar 1.88g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.121mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 52mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 19IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.174mg 0.158mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.143mg
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.978mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.274mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.091mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 338µg 52µg Arrowroot
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.04g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.05g Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.