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Arrowroot vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arrowroot and Ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B5 than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 85% more than Ginger ale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +45300%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Copper +572.2%
Contains more Manganese +1238.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +45300%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Copper +572.2%
Contains more Manganese +1238.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +14100%
Contains more Water +13%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +14100%
Contains more Water +13%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 8.76g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 0g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 8.76g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 34kcal Arrowroot
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 0g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 3mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.18mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 1mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 0mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 1mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.63mg 0.05mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.018mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.013mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 0µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Arrowroot

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Arrowroot Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.