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White bread vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and arrowroot?

  • White bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium, while arrowroot is higher in folate and vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 57% higher.
  • Arrowroot has 31 times less selenium than white bread. White bread has 22µg of selenium, while arrowroot has 0.7µg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than arrowroot (58).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Arrowroot, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +2300%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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.
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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +204.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 ProteinProtein +108.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +121.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +14875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1641.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 111µg 338µg 57%
Selenium 22µg 0.7µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.143mg 33%
Sodium 490mg 26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.693mg 19%
Iron 3.61mg 2.22mg 17%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.174mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.266mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.059mg 14%
Calcium 144mg 6mg 14%
Carbs 49.42g 13.39g 12%
Calories 266kcal 65kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.092g 10%
Potassium 126mg 454mg 10%
Protein 8.85g 4.24g 9%
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.292mg 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.2g 5%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.039g 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Copper 0.101mg 0.121mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 0.004g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Phosphorus 98mg 98mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.