Arrowroot vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arrowroot and white bread?
- Arrowroot is richer in folate and vitamin B6, while white bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 57% higher.
- White bread has 3 times less vitamin B6 than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.266mg of vitamin B6, while white bread has 0.087mg.
- Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than arrowroot (58).
We used Arrowroot, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3042.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +311.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1565% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1641.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 111µg | 57% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.533mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 490mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 4.78mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 3.61mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.536mg | 16% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.087mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.243mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 144mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 49.42g | 12% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 266kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 126mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 8.85g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.536mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 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.