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Potato flour vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato flour and Arrowroot

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 78% more than Potato flour.
  • Arrowroot has 5 times less Fiber than Potato flour. Potato flour has 5.9g of Fiber, while Arrowroot has 1.3g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato flour 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.
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +1252%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +1252%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +520.6%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Contains more Water +1138.5%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +62.7%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +520.6%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Contains more Water +1138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 12.09g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 4.24g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.2g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 13.39g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 65kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Arrowroot
Fiber 5.9g 1.3g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 6mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 65mg 25mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 98mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 454mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.197mg 0.121mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.174mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.9mg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.143mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.693mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.292mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.266mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.004g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.092g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.