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Potato wedges vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Arrowroot?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Arrowroot is higher in Iron.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.
  • Potato wedges have 363 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Arrowroot. While Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Arrowroot has only 0.004g.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +150%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 12.09g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 2.2g 0.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 13.39g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 65kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Arrowroot
Fiber 2g 1.3g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 6mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 87mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 394mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 49mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.37mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.9mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.266mg Potato wedges
Folate 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.004g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.092g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.