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Arrowroot vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arrowroot and muffin

  • Arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium, while muffin has more selenium, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 73% higher.
  • Muffin contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of vitamin B6, while muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.2%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%

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.
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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more FolateFolate +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +223.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7935%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.8%
~equal in Protein ~4.49g
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8707.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Muffin DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 48µg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.2g 16.07g 24%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.04mg 17%
Calories 65kcal 375kcal 16%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.2µg 14%
Saturated fat 0.039g 2.844g 13%
Carbs 13.39g 53g 13%
Sodium 26mg 336mg 13%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.449mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.822g 12%
Iron 2.22mg 1.3mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Potassium 454mg 121mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Copper 0.121mg 0.06mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 146mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.47mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 44mg 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.418mg 2%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.168mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 4.24g 4.49g 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.