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Kanpyo vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kanpyo and Arrowroot

  • Kanpyo is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Arrowroot is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 69% higher.
  • Kanpyo contains 47 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. Kanpyo contains 280mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot contains 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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.
Kanpyo
10
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Contains more Calcium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +830.2%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Manganese +553.4%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +830.2%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Manganese +553.4%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%

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.
Kanpyo
3
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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 B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +454.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%
Contains more Other +312.7%
Contains more Water +304.4%
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%
Contains more Other +312.7%
Contains more Water +304.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 12.09g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 4.24g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 13.39g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 65kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 1.3g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 6mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 2.22mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 25mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 98mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 454mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 26mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.63mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.121mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.174mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1.693mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.292mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.266mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.004g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.092g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.