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Arrowroot vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arrowroot and ostrich

  • Arrowroot has more folate; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot has 23 times more folate than ostrich. While arrowroot has 338µg of folate, ostrich has only 15µg.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +669.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5257.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Calcium ~6mg

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +230.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +571.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1185%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Ostrich
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Folate 338µg 15µg 81%
Selenium 0.7µg 37.5µg 67%
Protein 4.24g 28.49g 49%
Zinc 0.63mg 4.85mg 38%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 7.143mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Phosphorus 98mg 251mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.545mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.318mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.292mg 18%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.019mg 7%
Iron 2.22mg 2.79mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.232mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1g 4%
Calories 65kcal 145kcal 4%
Carbs 13.39g 0g 4%
Fats 0.2g 2.57g 4%
Copper 0.121mg 0.152mg 3%
Potassium 454mg 362mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.44g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.97g 2%
Sodium 26mg 80mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 0g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.961g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.