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Arrowroot vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arrowroot and Wakame?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Wakame is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Manganese is 53% higher.
  • Wakame has 133 times less Vitamin B6 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, while Wakame has 0.002mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in Sodium.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Wakame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +808%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +704.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.18mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Wakame
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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 10% 22% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13200%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more OtherOther +407%
~equal in Water ~79.99g

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
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Wakame Opinion
Calories 65kcal 45kcal Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 3.03g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Wakame
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3mg Wakame
Net carbs 12.09g 8.64g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 9.14g Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 107mg Wakame
Calcium 6mg 150mg Wakame
Potassium 454mg 50mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 2.18mg Arrowroot
Sugar 0.65g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.284mg Wakame
Zinc 0.63mg 0.38mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 80mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 872mg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A 1µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Manganese 0.174mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.06mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.6mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.002mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Folate 338µg 196µg Arrowroot
Choline 13.9mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.13g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.218g Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Wakame
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
28%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.