Arrowroot vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Arrowroot and Lotus root
- Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 81% higher.
- Lotus root contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 1.693mg of Vitamin B3, while Lotus root contains 0.4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Lotus root, raw.
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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 IronIron | +91.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +272.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
~equal in
Water
~79.1g
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 65kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 4.24g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.09g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 13.39g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 454mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.16mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 26mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.258mg |
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| Folate | 338µg | 13µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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)
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.