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Arrowroot vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arrowroot and ricotta

  • Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B1; however, ricotta is higher in selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 82% more than ricotta.
  • Arrowroot has 11 times more vitamin B1 than ricotta. While arrowroot has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, ricotta has only 0.013mg.
  • Arrowroot has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.4%
Contains more IronIron +484.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3350%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +518.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2716.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.5%
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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6390%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90575%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Ricotta
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Ricotta DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 12µg 82%
Saturated fat 0.039g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Iron 2.22mg 0.38mg 23%
Calcium 6mg 207mg 20%
Fats 0.2g 12.98g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.043mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Protein 4.24g 11.26g 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 120µg 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.021mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.013mg 11%
Potassium 454mg 105mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.104mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.195mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 3.627g 9%
Phosphorus 98mg 158mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.006mg 7%
Calories 65kcal 174kcal 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.16mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Sodium 26mg 84mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 11mg 3%
Carbs 13.39g 3.04g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.385g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.213mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.256g)
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.
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.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.