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Waffle vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Arrowroot

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Arrowroot is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +634.8%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Arrowroot
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 A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +634.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +6950%
Contains more Carbs +145.7%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Water +92.3%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Arrowroot
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 +86.3%
Contains more Fats +6950%
Contains more Carbs +145.7%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Water +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 12.09g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 4.24g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0.2g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 13.39g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 65kcal Waffle
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 255mg 6mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.22mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 190mg 98mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 511mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.68mg 0.63mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.265mg 0.174mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 19IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.143mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.059mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.693mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.292mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 46µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.039g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.004g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.092g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.