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Arrowroot vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arrowroot and sweet roll

  • Arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron; however, sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 67% more than sweet roll.
  • Arrowroot has 4 times more potassium than sweet roll. While arrowroot has 454mg of potassium, sweet roll has only 111mg.
  • Arrowroot has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, raw and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +309%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2328.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +225.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119825%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8022.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Sweet roll
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Sweet roll DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 72µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 7.473g 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 17µg 30%
Fats 0.2g 16.4g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.265mg 16%
Calories 65kcal 372kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.324mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.039g 3.079g 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Carbs 13.39g 50.9g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.107mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.797g 12%
Sodium 26mg 304mg 12%
Potassium 454mg 111mg 10%
Iron 2.22mg 1.6mg 8%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Calcium 6mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.3mg 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.088mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.384mg 4%
Protein 4.24g 6.2g 4%
Phosphorus 98mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.406mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 12.09g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Zinc 0.63mg 0.59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.