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Arrowroot vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Maitake mushrooms

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Arrowroot.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 16 times less Folate than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of Folate, while Maitake mushrooms have 21µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +1509.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +1509.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%
Contains more Other +167.9%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%
Contains more Other +167.9%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 4.27g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 1.94g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 6.97g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 31kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 2.07g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 6mg 1mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.3mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 74mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 204mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.63mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.121mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.174mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.27mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.056mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 21µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.09g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.