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Carrot vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot and Arrowroot

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, while Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 2 times less Fiber than Carrot. Carrot contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Arrowroot contains 1.3g.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw 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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +168.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +168.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 A +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 80.75
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +20%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 0.93g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.24g 0.2g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 41kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Arrowroot
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 6mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 35mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 320mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 69mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.045mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 16706IU 19IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 1µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 1.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 19µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.039g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.004g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.092g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.