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Cracker vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Arrowroot?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 62% higher.
  • Arrowroot has 143 times less Saturated Fat than Cracker. Cracker has 5.562g of Saturated Fat, while Arrowroot has 0.039g.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Cracker
Cracker
5
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5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
6
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +267.4%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +267.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
4
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +13115%
Contains more Carbs +357.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Water +2471.7%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +13115%
Contains more Carbs +357.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Water +2471.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14179.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14179.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 59g 12.09g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.24g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 0.2g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 13.39g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 65kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Arrowroot
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 6mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.22mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 248mg 98mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 726mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.104mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.491mg 0.174mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 0.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.143mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.059mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.693mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.292mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 92µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.004g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.092g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.