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Arrowroot vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and pizza?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate and vitamin B6, while pizza is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 61% higher.
  • Pizza has 3 times less vitamin B6 than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.266mg of vitamin B6, while pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3033.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4745%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70.4%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1727.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Pizza DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 93µg 61%
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg 35%
Sodium 26mg 598mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.39mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.465g 20%
Calcium 6mg 188mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Phosphorus 98mg 216mg 17%
Fats 0.2g 9.69g 15%
Protein 4.24g 11.39g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.08mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 3.825mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.681g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.195mg 10%
Calories 65kcal 266kcal 10%
Potassium 454mg 172mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 69µg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.36mg 8%
Carbs 13.39g 33.33g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 2.608g 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.34mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g 4%
Iron 2.22mg 2.48mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Copper 0.121mg 0.105mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.