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Arrowroot vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arrowroot and Kanpyo

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, yet Kanpyo is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 69% higher.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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
0
:
10
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Calcium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +830.2%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Manganese +553.4%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains more Calcium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +830.2%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Manganese +553.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
5
:
3
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
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%
Kanpyo
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
4
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Water +304.4%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%
Contains more Other +312.7%
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Water +304.4%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%
Contains more Other +312.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
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2
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 4.24g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.2g 0.56g Kanpyo
Carbs 13.39g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 65kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 1.3g 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 6mg 280mg Kanpyo
Iron 2.22mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 25mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 98mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 454mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 26mg 15mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.63mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.121mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.174mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.7µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.2mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.044mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 338µg 61µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.045g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Kanpyo
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
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.