Arrowroot vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and malt
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3, yet malt is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 82% more than malt.
- Arrowroot contains 11 times more iron than malt. While arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, malt contains only 0.21mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in arrowroot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1533.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +671.4% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +553.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +478.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1545% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20575% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 9µg | 82% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.21mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.184mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.4µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.259mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 1.883g | 8% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 3.29g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.827g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 3.37g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 85kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.354mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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