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Arrowroot vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arrowroot and neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, and copper, while neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 81% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Arrowroot contains 17 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Arrowroot, raw and Cheese, neufchatel types were used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.7%
Contains more IronIron +1607.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1481.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%

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.
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%
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11290%
~equal in Other ~1.37g

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +954.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 14µg 81%
Saturated fat 0.039g 12.79g 58%
Fats 0.2g 22.78g 35%
Vitamin A 1µg 241µg 27%
Iron 2.22mg 0.13mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.041mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 5.784g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Sodium 26mg 334mg 13%
Calcium 6mg 117mg 11%
Protein 4.24g 9.15g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.022mg 10%
Copper 0.121mg 0.027mg 10%
Potassium 454mg 152mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.21mg 9%
Calories 65kcal 253kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.155mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.011mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.575mg 6%
Phosphorus 98mg 138mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.97g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Carbs 13.39g 3.59g 3%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.82mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.