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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 of Vitamin B12 260% more than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot has 23 times more Folate than Ostrich. While Arrowroot has 338µg of Folate, Ostrich has only 15µg.

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.
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +815.8%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +669.8%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +815.8%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +669.8%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +230.2%
Contains more Protein +571.9%
Contains more Fats +1185%
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +230.2%
Contains more Protein +571.9%
Contains more Fats +1185%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.3%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 0g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 0.2g 2.57g Ostrich
Carbs 13.39g 0g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Fiber 1.3g 0g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 2.22mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 98mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 454mg 362mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 80mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.121mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.174mg 0.019mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 338µg 15µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.44g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Ostrich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
105%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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.