Arrowroot vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between arrowroot and quinoa
- Arrowroot is richer in folate, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet quinoa is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 74% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than quinoa. Arrowroot contains 1.693mg of vitamin B3, while quinoa contains 0.412mg.
Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +164% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +704.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.1% |
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Protein
~4.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1071.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 42µg | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.631mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.123mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.49mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.412mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 120kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 21.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 4.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
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 ($)
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.