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Winged bean vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winged bean and Arrowroot?

  • Winged bean is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 141% higher.
  • Arrowroot has 5 times less Calcium than Winged bean. Winged bean has 30mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot has 6mg.

We used Winged bean tuber, raw 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.
Winged bean
Winged bean
5
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.6%
Contains more Copper +1045.5%
Contains more Manganese +205.7%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Winged bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 18% 20% 52% 5% 38% 462% 70% 4%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.6%
Contains more Copper +1045.5%
Contains more Manganese +205.7%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Winged bean
Winged bean
2
:
6
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.7%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693
Winged bean
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% 95% 35% 31% 7% 18% 15% 0% 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 B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.7%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winged bean
Winged bean
4
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Winged bean
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 +173.6%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winged bean
Winged bean
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Winged bean
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.174 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 28.1g 12.09g Winged bean
Protein 11.6g 4.24g Winged bean
Fats 0.9g 0.2g Winged bean
Carbs 28.1g 13.39g Winged bean
Calories 148kcal 65kcal Winged bean
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 30mg 6mg Winged bean
Iron 2mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 45mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 586mg 454mg Winged bean
Sodium 35mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 1.39mg 0.63mg Winged bean
Copper 1.386mg 0.121mg Winged bean
Manganese 0.532mg 0.174mg Winged bean
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.143mg Winged bean
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.059mg Winged bean
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 19µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.252mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.451mg Winged bean
Isoleucine 0.425mg Winged bean
Leucine 0.64mg Winged bean
Lysine 0.592mg Winged bean
Methionine 0.143mg Winged bean
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Winged bean
Valine 0.599mg Winged bean
Histidine 0.241mg Winged bean
Saturated Fat 0.222g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.234g 0.004g Winged bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 0.092g Winged bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Winged bean
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged bean
Winged bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.