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Arrowroot vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Wasabi?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Wasabi is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 80% more.
  • Arrowroot has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Wasabi. While Arrowroot has 1.693mg of Vitamin B3, Wasabi has only 0.743mg.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Wasabi, root, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +115.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +176%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +176%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%

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.
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Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.131
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.274
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.131
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Other +35.2%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Other +35.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 15.74g Wasabi
Protein 4.24g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 0.2g 0.63g Wasabi
Carbs 13.39g 23.54g Wasabi
Calories 65kcal 109kcal Wasabi
Fiber 1.3g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 6mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 2.22mg 1.03mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 98mg 80mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 26mg 17mg Wasabi
Zinc 0.63mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Copper 0.121mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.174mg 0.391mg Wasabi
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 1.9mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.131mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.743mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.203mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 338µg 18µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Wasabi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.