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Arrowroot vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arrowroot and Potato salad

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Selenium.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 3 times less Iron than Arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of Iron, while Potato salad contains 0.65mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arrowroot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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 B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Folate +4728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Folate +4728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Water - 76
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3962%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3962%

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 salad
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 9.87g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.68g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 13.39g 11.17g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 6mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 2.22mg 0.65mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 52mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 254mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 529mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.31mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.118mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.101mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 19IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 1.9mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.077mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.89mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.141mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 7µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.429g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.