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Papadum vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Papadum and Arrowroot?

  • Papadum is higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% more.
  • Papadum has 67 times more Sodium than Arrowroot. While Papadum has 1745mg of Sodium, Arrowroot has only 26mg.

We used Papad and Arrowroot, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +2283.3%
Contains more Iron +251.4%
Contains more Magnesium +984%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +439.7%
Contains more Copper +724.8%
Contains more Manganese +797.7%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2283.3%
Contains more Iron +251.4%
Contains more Magnesium +984%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +439.7%
Contains more Copper +724.8%
Contains more Manganese +797.7%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.266
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 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 A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.266

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +502.8%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Other +451.4%
Contains more Water +2213.8%
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +502.8%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Other +451.4%
Contains more Water +2213.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 12.09g Papadum
Protein 25.56g 4.24g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 13.39g Papadum
Calories 371kcal 65kcal Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 1.3g Papadum
Calcium 143mg 6mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 2.22mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 25mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 98mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 454mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 3.4mg 0.63mg Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.121mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 0.174mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 0.7µg Papadum
Vitamin A 50IU 19IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.143mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.059mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.292mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.266mg Papadum
Folate 219µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 1.084g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 0.004g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.092g Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
37%
Papadum
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1719mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.045g)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.