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Arrowroot vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Shrimp different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Iron, Manganese, and Potassium, while Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 63% more than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 5 times more Manganese than Shrimp. Arrowroot contains 0.174mg of Manganese, while Shrimp contains 0.033mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types were used in this article.

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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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
5
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5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Manganese +427.3%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +160.3%
Contains more Copper +213.2%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Manganese +427.3%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +160.3%
Contains more Copper +213.2%

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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
10
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Carbs +6595%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +465.6%
Contains more Fats +40%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +6595%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +465.6%
Contains more Fats +40%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 0.2g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.2g 0.28g Shrimp
Carbs 13.39g 0.2g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 2.22mg 0.51mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 98mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 454mg 259mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 111mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.121mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.174mg 0.033mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg Arrowroot
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Arrowroot
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.056g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.079g Arrowroot
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Arrowroot
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.