Arrowroot vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and salsify
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, and potassium, yet salsify is higher in vitamin B2 and fiber.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 81% more than salsify.
- Arrowroot contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than salsify. While arrowroot contains 1.693mg of vitamin B3, salsify contains only 0.392mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +683.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
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 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
~equal in
Water
~81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.041g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 15µg | 81% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.55mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.392mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 454mg | 283mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.218mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 4.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 2.73g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 15.36g | 1% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 68kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.074g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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.