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 and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin is 170% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 21 times more folate than pumpkin. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, pumpkin contains only 16µg.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| 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 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +324% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1740% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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| Folate | 338µg | 16µg | 81% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 426µg | 47% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.24g | 1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 26kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 6.5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.127mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
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
32%
23%
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.