Arrowroot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between arrowroot and pumpkins
- Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, pumpkins are richer in vitamin A.
- Pumpkins cover your daily vitamin A needs 115% more than arrowroot.
- Pumpkins have 38 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while pumpkins have 9µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +226.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +309.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +504.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +488.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2200% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
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Saturated fat
~0.037g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 9µg | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 288µg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.57mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.044mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.031mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.413mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 0.72g | 7% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 230mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 4.9g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.08g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.