Arrowroot vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and nachos
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B3, and copper, yet nachos are higher in selenium, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 82% more than nachos.
- Arrowroot contains 3 times more iron than nachos. While arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, nachos contain only 0.75mg.
- The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
- The glycemic index of arrowroot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1128.6% |
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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
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Protein
~4.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5378.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 10µg | 82% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 21.5g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 5.04g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.75mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 343kcal | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.6µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 198mg | 14% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 313mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 34.91g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 4.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.