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Arrowroot vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and steak

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 56 times more folate than steak. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while steak contains 6µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +906.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4442.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~2.4mg

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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +163%
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9410%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +873.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Steak
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Folate 338µg 6µg 83%
Selenium 0.7µg 31.8µg 57%
Zinc 0.63mg 6.34mg 52%
Protein 4.24g 24.85g 41%
Saturated fat 0.039g 8.443g 38%
Fats 0.2g 19.02g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 9.171g 23%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 5.149mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.301mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.5mg 18%
Calories 65kcal 271kcal 10%
Phosphorus 98mg 163mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.896g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 454mg 279mg 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.085mg 4%
Carbs 13.39g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Iron 2.22mg 2.4mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 58mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 0g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.