Arrowroot vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between arrowroot and whey
- Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, potassium, and manganese, while whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% higher.
- Whey contains 174 times less manganese than arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 0.174mg of manganese, while whey contains 0.001mg.
- Whey has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.
The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2925% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +384.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +683.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +297.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2187.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +758.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +398.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +736.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 1µg | 84% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.06mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.031mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.004mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.036mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 161mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.001mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 0.85g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 46mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 5.14g | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.383mg | 2% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 27kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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