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Figs vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Figs and Arrowroot?

  • Figs are richer in Fiber, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% higher.
  • Arrowroot has 2 times less Fiber than Figs. Figs have 2.9g of Fiber, while Arrowroot has 1.3g.

We used Figs, raw 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.
Figs
Figs
2
:
8
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
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.
Figs
Figs
5
:
5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.4%
Contains more Folate +5533.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Arrowroot
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 +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.4%
Contains more Folate +5533.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
3
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Protein +465.3%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Equal in Water - 80.75
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Arrowroot
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 +50%
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Protein +465.3%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 12.09g Figs
Protein 0.75g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 13.39g Figs
Calories 74kcal 65kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Arrowroot
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Figs
Calcium 35mg 6mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 14mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 232mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 1mg 26mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.07mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.128mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 142IU 19IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 1.9mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.292mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 6µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.004g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.092g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.