Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Arrowroot vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between arrowroot and veggie burgers

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, yet veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 209% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 3 times more folate than veggie burgers. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while veggie burgers contain 124µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

Infographic

Arrowroot vs Veggie burger 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.
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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +446.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3128.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.41mg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.289mg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3050%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
~equal in Carbs ~14.27g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2098.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 2.651mg 209%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg 84%
Folate 338µg 124µg 54%
Selenium 0.7µg 22.6µg 40%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.951mg 34%
Sodium 26mg 569mg 24%
Protein 4.24g 15.7g 23%
Phosphorus 98mg 206mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.244mg 14%
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 3.753mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 2.023g 13%
Calcium 6mg 136mg 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.2mg 9%
Fats 0.2g 6.3g 9%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.44g 6%
Calories 65kcal 177kcal 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.26mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 1.778g 4%
Potassium 454mg 333mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 4.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.303mg 3%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Iron 2.22mg 2.41mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 9.37g N/A
Carbs 13.39g 14.27g 0%
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.289mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Veggie burger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Arrowroot
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.