Arrowroot flour
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 88.2 g |
Arrowroot flour is a fine, white starch powder extracted from the rhizomes of the arrowroot plant, sold and used in its raw, dried form. It is most commonly used as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, puddings and baked goods, and is a popular gluten-free substitute for cornstarch or wheat flour in small quantities. Per 100 g, it provides 357 kcal, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 88.2 g of carbohydrates, with 3.4 g of dietary fibre and no measurable sugars. It contains 40 mg of calcium and 7 mcg of folate per 100 g, though micronutrient levels are generally modest. No glycemic index value is available for this flour. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in arrowroot flour?
Arrowroot flour contains 357 kcal per 100 g. In practice, it is typically used in small amounts — a tablespoon (around 8 g) as a thickener adds roughly 29 kcal.
Is arrowroot flour gluten-free?
Yes, arrowroot flour is naturally gluten-free, making it a common thickening and baking alternative for people avoiding gluten. It is also compatible with paleo and low-FODMAP diets.
Is arrowroot flour healthy?
Arrowroot flour is almost entirely carbohydrate (88.2 g per 100 g) with very little protein (0.3 g) or fat (0.1 g), so it functions primarily as a starch source rather than a nutrient-dense ingredient. It provides small amounts of calcium (40 mg per 100 g) and folate (7 mcg per 100 g), but these contributions are limited given the small quantities typically used.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 0.30 g |
| Fat | 0.10 g |
| Carbs | 88.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Starch | 78.6 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.019 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.002 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.045 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.010 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.060 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 40.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.33 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium | 11.0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.070 mg |
| Copper | 0.040 mg |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.001 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
