Broccoli vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broccoli and arrowroot?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and fiber, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 97% more.
- Broccoli has 33 times more vitamin A than arrowroot. While broccoli has 623IU of vitamin A, arrowroot has only 19IU.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.
We used Broccoli, raw and Arrowroot, 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 | +683.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
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 | +4594.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +436.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.2% |
~equal in
Water
~80.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 1.9mg | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Folate | 63µg | 338µg | 69% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.22mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.693mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.266mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.292mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 316mg | 454mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 4.24g | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 13.39g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 33mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% |
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
19%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.039 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.