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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.
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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
24% 21% 55%
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.
Arrowroot White bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot White bread DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
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.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.