Arrowroot vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arrowroot and glutinous rice
- Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper; however, glutinous rice has more selenium.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% more.
- Arrowroot has 45 times more potassium than glutinous rice. Arrowroot has 454mg of potassium, while glutinous rice has 10mg.
- Glutinous rice has a higher glycemic index than arrowroot.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.
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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 | +400% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4440% |
Contains more IronIron | +1485.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +146.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +53.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1125% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +615% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +483.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +923.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1928.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.19g
~equal in
Water
~76.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1650% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 338µg | 1µg | 84% |
Iron | 2.22mg | 0.14mg | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.026mg | 18% |
Potassium | 454mg | 10mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 8mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.121mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 5mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
Protein | 4.24g | 2.02g | 4% |
Carbs | 13.39g | 21.09g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
Calories | 65kcal | 97kcal | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
Sodium | 26mg | 5mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.19g | 0% |
Net carbs | 12.09g | 20.09g | N/A |
Calcium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | 0% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.07g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.069g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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%

3%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?

Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.039 g)