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Arrowroot vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and roe

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate and iron, yet roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 4 times more folate than roe. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while roe contains 92µg.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +188.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.128mg

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +597.4%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +575%
Contains more FatsFats +4015%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.7µg 51.7µg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.949mg 68%
Folate 338µg 92µg 62%
Phosphorus 98mg 515mg 60%
Protein 4.24g 28.62g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.404g 22%
Iron 2.22mg 0.77mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.154mg 17%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16.4mg 16%
Fats 0.2g 8.23g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.277mg 11%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.866g 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.013mg 7%
Calories 65kcal 204kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.185mg 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.28mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 454mg 283mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 2.129g 5%
Sodium 26mg 117mg 4%
Carbs 13.39g 1.92g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.192mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 28mg 2%
Copper 0.121mg 0.128mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 1.92g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.