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Arrowroot vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arrowroot and poblano

  • Arrowroot is higher in folate, yet poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 408% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 5 times more folate than poblano. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, poblano contains only 69µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +916.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.1%
Contains more IronIron +392.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +635.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3722%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1228.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +256.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284%
Contains more OtherOther +314.8%

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4803.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 3.535mg 251%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 2.255mg 169%
Vitamin A 1µg 1022µg 113%
Iron 2.22mg 10.93mg 109%
Fiber 1.3g 21.6g 81%
Folate 338µg 69µg 67%
Potassium 454mg 2411mg 58%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.279mg 48%
Copper 0.121mg 0.508mg 43%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.993mg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 6.403mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 4.511g 29%
Magnesium 25mg 113mg 21%
Phosphorus 98mg 201mg 15%
Protein 4.24g 11.86g 15%
Carbs 13.39g 51.42g 13%
Fats 0.2g 8.2g 12%
Calories 65kcal 281kcal 11%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.42mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 61mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.82g 4%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.179mg 3%
Sodium 26mg 43mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.492g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 12.09g 29.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.