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Arrowroot vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arrowroot and Pastry

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 65% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, while Pastry contains 0.021mg.
  • Arrowroot contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +644.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +3357.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.114
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +644.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +3357.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.114

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.2%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +850%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +18950%
Contains more Carbs +236.8%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +850%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +18950%
Contains more Carbs +236.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5219.6%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5219.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 4.24g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 0.2g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 13.39g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 65kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 6mg 10mg Pastry
Iron 2.22mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 60mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 61mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 249mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.53mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.114mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 0.7µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 19IU 1IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.021mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 78µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 9.643g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.