Red potato vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Red potato and Arrowroot
- Red potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 78% more than Red potato.
- Red potato contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Arrowroot. While Red potato contains 12.6mg of Vitamin C, Arrowroot contains only 1.9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+12%
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Potassium
+20%
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Sodium
-53.8%
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Copper
+43.8%
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Iron
+217.1%
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Phosphorus
+36.1%
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Zinc
+57.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+12%
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Potassium
+20%
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Sodium
-53.8%
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Copper
+43.8%
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Iron
+217.1%
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Phosphorus
+36.1%
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Zinc
+57.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
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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Vitamin C
+563.2%
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Vitamin B5
+16.8%
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Vitamin A
+90%
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Vitamin B1
+98.6%
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Vitamin B2
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+25.5%
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Folate
+1151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693
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Vitamin C
+563.2%
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Vitamin B5
+16.8%
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Vitamin A
+90%
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Vitamin B1
+98.6%
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Vitamin B2
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+25.5%
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Folate
+1151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+46.3%
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Protein
+84.3%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Other
+10.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
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Carbs
+46.3%
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Protein
+84.3%
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Fats
+33.3%
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+10.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-33.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
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Saturated Fat
-33.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.79g | 12.09g |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 4.24g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 19.59g | 13.39g |
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| Calories | 89kcal | 65kcal |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Fructose | 0.44g |
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| Sugar | 1.43g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 2.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 545mg | 454mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 26mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 1.693mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.266mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 338µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.092g |
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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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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