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Arrowroot vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Potato chips different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 73% more than Potato chips.
  • Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat.

Arrowroot, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +168%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +180.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +168%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +180.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%

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 Folate +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.1%
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4150%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Other +153.5%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +4150%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Other +153.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13128.3%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13128.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 4.24g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.2g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 13.39g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 65kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 6mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 2.22mg 1.63mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 98mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 454mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 26mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.63mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.121mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.174mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 1.9mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 338µg 45µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.039g 10.96g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.