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Coffee vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coffee and Arrowroot?

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc than Coffee.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 84% higher.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Arrowroot, raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +22100%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +826.5%
Contains more Zinc +3050%
Contains more Copper +5950%
Contains more Manganese +656.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +22100%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +826.5%
Contains more Zinc +3050%
Contains more Copper +5950%
Contains more Manganese +656.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26500%
Contains more Folate +16800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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 B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26500%
Contains more Folate +16800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.1%
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +23.1%
Contains more Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 0.12g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.02g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 0g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 1kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 2mg 6mg Arrowroot
Iron 0.01mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 3mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 49mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 2mg 26mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.002mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.023mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.059mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 2µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.039g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.004g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
4%
Coffee
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.