Arrowroot vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between arrowroot and tapioca?
- Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B1, and manganese, while tapioca is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% higher.
- Tapioca has 85 times less Folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of Folate, while tapioca has 4µg.
- Tapioca has a higher glycemic index (78) than arrowroot (58).
We used Arrowroot, raw and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +908.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2385.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2157.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +706.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +742.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +735% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
~equal in
Water
~75.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 65kcal | 105kcal |
|
| Protein | 4.24g | 2.88g |
|
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.67g |
|
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0.7mg |
|
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 19.56g |
|
| Carbs | 13.39g | 19.56g |
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
|
| Magnesium | 25mg | 12mg |
|
| Calcium | 6mg | 105mg |
|
| Potassium | 454mg | 133mg |
|
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.06mg |
|
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g |
|
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.012mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.35mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 82mg |
|
| Sodium | 26mg | 121mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 160IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 47µg |
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg |
|
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.007mg |
|
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.03mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.143mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.075mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.277mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.033mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg |
|
| Folate | 338µg | 4µg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.991g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.452g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.061g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.13mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.282mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.228mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.073mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.192mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.078mg |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.952g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.