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.
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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.404g)
Which food is cheaper?

Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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