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Arrowroot vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and rib eye steak

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, yet rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 88% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 56 times more folate than rib eye steak. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while rib eye steak contains 6µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +838.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4142.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +458.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10805%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1016.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Rib eye steak
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Folate 338µg 6µg 83%
Selenium 0.7µg 29.7µg 53%
Zinc 0.63mg 5.91mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.039g 9.684g 44%
Protein 4.24g 23.69g 39%
Fats 0.2g 21.81g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 10.519g 26%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 4.908mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.287mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.477mg 16%
Calories 65kcal 291kcal 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Phosphorus 98mg 152mg 8%
Potassium 454mg 260mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.027g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.536mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.08mg 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 13.39g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 8µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 54mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 0g N/A
Iron 2.22mg 2.24mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Arrowroot
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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