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Arrowroot vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arrowroot and Mashed potato?

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Phosphorus than Mashed potato.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 82% higher.
  • Mashed potato has 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in Sodium.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +616.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Copper +245.7%
Contains more Manganese +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +616.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Copper +245.7%
Contains more Manganese +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +3655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +3655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Equal in Carbs - 14.65
Equal in Water - 79.62
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Equal in Carbs - 14.65
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1358.7%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1358.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Mashed potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 4.24g 1.65g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 13.39g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 65kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 6mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 2.22mg 0.31mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 59mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 286mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 306mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.035mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.098mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 19IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.015mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.015mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.08mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.12mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 9µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.577g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.