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Arrowroot vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Icing?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Icing is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Arrowroot is lower.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types 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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +1235.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +1235.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
7
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.9%
Arrowroot
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +435.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +407%
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +435.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +407%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8542.4%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8542.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Icing Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 67.89g Icing
Protein 4.24g 0g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 13.39g 67.89g Icing
Calories 65kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 0g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 3mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.16mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 1mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 18mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 34mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 184mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.07mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.01mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.22mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.055mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 8µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.039g 2.974g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.935g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.