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Cardoon vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardoon and Arrowroot different?

  • Cardoon is higher in Copper, and Calcium, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 68% higher.
  • Cardoon contains 12 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. While Cardoon contains 70mg of Calcium, Arrowroot contains only 6mg.
  • Arrowroot has less Sodium.

Cardoon, raw and Arrowroot, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +270.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +270.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +397.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +397.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Protein +505.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +229%
Contains more Other +25.7%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Water +16.4%
Contains more Protein +505.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +229%
Contains more Other +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 0.7g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 4.07g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 17kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 6mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 400mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 170mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.17mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.231mg 0.121mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.174mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 2mg 1.9mg Cardoon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.292mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 68µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.039g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.004g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Cardoon
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.