Arrowroot flour vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Arrowroot flour and Cassava?
- Arrowroot flour is higher in Fiber, yet Cassava is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% more.
- Arrowroot flour has 2 times more Fiber than Cassava. While Arrowroot flour has 3.4g of Fiber, Cassava has only 1.8g.
We used Arrowroot flour and Cassava, 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2363.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +385.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1660% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
88.15 g
Water:
11.37 g
Other:
0.08 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +353.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +424.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +675% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3650% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.048g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 0.3g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 84.75g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 88.15g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 11mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.47mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.13mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.013mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.012mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.014mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.004mg | 0.02mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
1%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot flour contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)