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Arrowroot vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 3 times more Folate than Cayenne pepper. Arrowroot contains 338µg of Folate, while Cayenne pepper contains 106µg.

Arrowroot, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Calcium +2366.7%
Contains more Iron +251.4%
Contains more Magnesium +508%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +293.7%
Contains more Copper +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +1049.4%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Calcium +2366.7%
Contains more Iron +251.4%
Contains more Magnesium +508%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +293.7%
Contains more Copper +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +1049.4%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%

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
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Folate +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +218900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +821.1%
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Folate +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +218900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +821.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +903.1%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +322.9%
Contains more Other +325.4%
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Water +903.1%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +322.9%
Contains more Other +325.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8997.8%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8997.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 4.24g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.2g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 13.39g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 65kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 6mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.22mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 25mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 98mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 454mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 26mg 30mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.121mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.174mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 19IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 1.9mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 338µg 106µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.26g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.