Arrowroot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Arrowroot and Pumpkin different?
- Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 81% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin. While Arrowroot contains 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, Pumpkin contains only 0.061mg.
Arrowroot, raw and Pumpkin, raw are the varieties 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.
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Iron
+177.5%
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Magnesium
+108.3%
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Phosphorus
+122.7%
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Potassium
+33.5%
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Zinc
+96.9%
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Manganese
+39.2%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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Calcium
+250%
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Sodium
-96.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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Iron
+177.5%
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Magnesium
+108.3%
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Phosphorus
+122.7%
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Potassium
+33.5%
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Zinc
+96.9%
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Manganese
+39.2%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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Calcium
+250%
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-96.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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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Vitamin B1
+186%
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Vitamin B3
+182.2%
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Vitamin B6
+336.1%
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Folate
+2012.5%
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Vitamin A
+44705.3%
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Vitamin C
+373.7%
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Vitamin B2
+86.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
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Vitamin B1
+186%
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Vitamin B3
+182.2%
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Vitamin B6
+336.1%
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Folate
+2012.5%
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Vitamin A
+44705.3%
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Vitamin C
+373.7%
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Vitamin B2
+86.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+324%
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+106%
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+77.5%
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Water
+13.4%
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+324%
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+100%
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+106%
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+77.5%
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Water
+13.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1740%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+225%
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1740%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+225%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Net carbs | 12.09g | 6g |
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| Protein | 4.24g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 13.39g | 6.5g |
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| Calories | 65kcal | 26kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.76g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 454mg | 340mg |
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| Sodium | 26mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.127mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.125mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 8513IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 426µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.061mg |
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| Folate | 338µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.031mg |
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| Leucine | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.054mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.005g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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 - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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.