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Truffle vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Truffle and Arrowroot

  • Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate.
  • Truffle covers your daily Fiber needs 275% more than Arrowroot.
  • Truffle contains 62 times more Selenium than Arrowroot. While Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, Arrowroot contains only 0.7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +2550%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +1021.3%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2550%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +1021.3%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%

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 B2 +1330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +789.5%
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% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 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 B2 +1330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +789.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +445.3%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +445.6%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +118.2%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +445.3%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +445.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 9.25g 4.24g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.2g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 13.39g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 65kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 1.3g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 6mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 2.22mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 25mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 98mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 454mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 1.32mg 0.63mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.121mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.174mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.059mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.693mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.292mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 38µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.