Arrowroot vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and hummus
- Arrowroot is higher in folate and vitamin B3, yet hummus is higher in copper, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 64% more than hummus.
- Arrowroot contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than hummus. While arrowroot contains 1.693mg of vitamin B3, hummus contains only 0.582mg.
- The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Hummus, commercial.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +99.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +307.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4700% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3827.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 83µg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.527mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.773mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 3.613g | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 6g | 19% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 379mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 9.6g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.83mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 176mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 4.039g | 10% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 228mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 7.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.582mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 1.437g | 6% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 166kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.44mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 14.29g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)