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Arrowroot vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and matzo

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet matzo is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 80% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 4 times more potassium than matzo. Arrowroot contains 454mg of potassium, while matzo contains 112mg.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5171.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~89mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +1777.9%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.8%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +525.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3075%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Matzo DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 17µg 80%
Selenium 0.7µg 36.9µg 66%
Carbs 13.39g 83.7g 23%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.65mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.387mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.291mg 18%
Calories 65kcal 395kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 3.892mg 14%
Protein 4.24g 10g 12%
Iron 2.22mg 3.16mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.115mg 12%
Potassium 454mg 112mg 10%
Fiber 1.3g 3g 7%
Copper 0.121mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.443mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.603g 3%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Fats 0.2g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.226g 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 89mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 80.7g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Zinc 0.63mg 0.68mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.127g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.