Salsify vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsify and arrowroot
- Salsify is higher in vitamin B2 and fiber, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, and potassium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 81% more than salsify.
- Salsify contains 8 times more calcium than arrowroot. While salsify contains 47mg of calcium, arrowroot contains only 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +683.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2153.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
~equal in
Water
~80.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 338µg | 81% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.22mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 1.693mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 283mg | 454mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 1.9mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.73g | 4.24g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 13.39g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 65kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.26g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.092g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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.