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Edamame vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edamame and Arrowroot different?

  • Edamame is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Arrowroot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Edamame is 37% higher.
  • Edamame contains 11 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. While Edamame contains 63mg of Calcium, Arrowroot contains only 6mg.

Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +488.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Potassium ~454mg
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~338µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +180.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2243.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 121kcal 65kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 4.24g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.2g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 1.9mg Edamame
Net carbs 3.71g 12.09g Arrowroot
Carbs 8.91g 13.39g Arrowroot
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 6mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.27mg 2.22mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Arrowroot
Fiber 5.2g 1.3g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.121mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.63mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 98mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 26mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 19IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.174mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.143mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.059mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.292mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 338µg Arrowroot
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Arrowroot
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.004g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.092g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Edamame
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.581g)
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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.