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Arrowroot vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Potato wedges?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Iron, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.

We used Arrowroot, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types 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 +217.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%

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 B1 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Equal in Other - 1.3
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Potato wedges
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 4.24g 2.7g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 13.39g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 65kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 6mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 2.22mg 0.7mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 87mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 394mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 49mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.37mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.1mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.04mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.54mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.55g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.