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White chocolate vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between white chocolate and arrowroot

  • White chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 97% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains less cholesterol.
  • White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 +3216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.7%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2075%

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +4728.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15945%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.4%
Contains more WaterWater +6111.5%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 +227325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1001.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White chocolate 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Arrowroot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.039g 88%
Folate 7µg 338µg 83%
Fats 32.09g 0.2g 49%
Iron 0.24mg 2.22mg 25%
Calories 539kcal 65kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.004g 23%
Calcium 199mg 6mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.059mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.266mg 16%
Carbs 59.24g 13.39g 15%
Phosphorus 176mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.143mg 7%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.693mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.092g 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Potassium 286mg 454mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g 4%
Protein 5.87g 4.24g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Sodium 90mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.