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Biscuit vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and arrowroot

  • Biscuits have more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 69% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 111 times more saturated fat than arrowroot. While biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, arrowroot has only 0.039g.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3816.7%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2685.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more FatsFats +8050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125.4%
Contains more WaterWater +179.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 61µg 338µg 69%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.7µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.092g 27%
Fats 16.3g 0.2g 25%
Sodium 580mg 26mg 24%
Calcium 235mg 6mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.039g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.059mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.266mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.143mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.004g 17%
Calories 353kcal 65kcal 14%
Carbs 44.6g 13.39g 10%
Potassium 121mg 454mg 10%
Phosphorus 164mg 98mg 9%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.174mg 9%
Iron 2.9mg 2.22mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.693mg 8%
Protein 7g 4.24g 6%
Copper 0.082mg 0.121mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.9mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.292mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Arrowroot
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
23%
Biscuit
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.285g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.