Arrowroot vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between arrowroot and refried beans
- Arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, refried beans are richer in fiber and selenium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 82% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans have 5 times less vitamin B3 than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 1.693mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans have 0.367mg.
- Arrowroot contains less sodium.
- Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arrowroot is 58, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +728.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +905% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
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Carbs
~13.55g
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14925% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490.2% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 11µg | 82% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 370mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.103mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.44mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.367mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.289mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.631g | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.543g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 13.55g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 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
32%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.592g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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