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Whey vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between whey and arrowroot

  • Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, potassium, and manganese.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% higher.
  • Whey has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2925%
Contains more ZincZinc +384.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17300%

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.
Whey
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +758.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +33700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 FatsFats +80%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.5%
Contains more OtherOther +167.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +736.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 1µg 338µg 84%
Iron 0.06mg 2.22mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.266mg 18%
Copper 0.004mg 0.121mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.693mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.143mg 9%
Potassium 161mg 454mg 9%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.059mg 8%
Protein 0.85g 4.24g 7%
Phosphorus 46mg 98mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.63mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 6mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Carbs 5.14g 13.39g 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.292mg 2%
Calories 27kcal 65kcal 2%
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.9mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.039g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.092g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 26mg 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 5.14g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Whey
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.