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Arrowroot vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Porridge

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Porridge is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 82% more than Porridge.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.3%
Contains more Potassium +2737.5%
Contains more Zinc +384.6%
Contains more Copper +202.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.3%
Contains more Potassium +2737.5%
Contains more Zinc +384.6%
Contains more Copper +202.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1946.2%
Contains more Folate +2716.7%
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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1946.2%
Contains more Folate +2716.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Other +545.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Water - 87.61
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Other +545.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Water - 87.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 10.02g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 1.44g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 13.39g 10.52g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 50kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 0.03g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 2.22mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 25mg 5mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 15mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 16mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.63mg 0.13mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.04mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.055mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.025mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.52mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.071mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.013mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 12µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.