Arrowroot vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Arrowroot and Potato
- Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Potato has more Vitamin C.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 78% higher.
- Potato contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato contains 0.064mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 IronIron | +105.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +405.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58% |
~equal in
Water
~74.89g
~equal in
Other
~1.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 65kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 4.24g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.09g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 13.39g | 21.15g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 454mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 26mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 338µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.