Avocado vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between avocadoes and arrowroot
- Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 64% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 55 times more saturated fat than arrowroot. Avocadoes contain 2.126g of saturated fat, while arrowroot contains 0.039g.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.
Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Arrowroot, raw.
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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 | +16% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +317.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +7230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1873.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 81µg | 338µg | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.004g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.292mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.3g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.22mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.092g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.9mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.039g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 65kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4.24g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 13.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.266mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 454mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.693mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.