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Arrowroot vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arrowroot and sockeye salmon

  • Arrowroot has more folate and iron; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot has 48 times more folate than sockeye salmon. While arrowroot has 338µg of folate, sockeye salmon has only 7µg.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more IronIron +326.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4971.4%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4728.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +497.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.157mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2685%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1342.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Sockeye salmon
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 Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Folate 338µg 7µg 83%
Selenium 0.7µg 35.5µg 63%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 10.123mg 53%
Protein 4.24g 26.48g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.827mg 43%
Phosphorus 98mg 305mg 30%
Iron 2.22mg 0.52mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.274mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.246mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.2g 5.57g 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.013mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 1.864g 5%
Calories 65kcal 156kcal 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.076mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.969g 4%
Carbs 13.39g 0g 4%
Sodium 26mg 92mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Potassium 454mg 436mg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.157mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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 - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.