Arrowroot · Maranta arundinacea
Arrowroot flour
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Vegetables2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Arrowroot flour's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 10/100
How many beneficial nutrients Arrowroot flour delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Arrowroot flour come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
99% from carbs
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Carbs 99%88.2 g per serving
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Fat 0%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.3 g per serving
What Arrowroot flour is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 9.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 36.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 17.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g | |
| Histidine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 10.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 12.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 12.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 4.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 12.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 47.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 9.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 9.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 3.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 5.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 11.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.1 g | — |
About Arrowroot flour
Arrowroot is a fine white starch extracted from the roots of several tropical plants, most traditionally the arrowroot tuber. Sold as 'arrowroot flour' or 'arrowroot powder', it is a thickening agent much like cornstarch, valued for the clear, glossy finish it gives sauces and for being flavorless, grain-free and gluten-free.
At roughly 357 calories per 100 grams, it is almost entirely starch with negligible protein, fiber, vitamins or minerals — chosen for what it does rather than what it provides. It thickens at a lower temperature than cornstarch, copes better with acidic mixtures, and produces a particularly glossy, transparent result, making it a favorite for fruit glazes and delicate sauces.
Because it can turn slimy if boiled too hard or held too long, arrowroot is best stirred in near the end of cooking over gentle heat. It also appears in gluten-free and grain-free baking blends, where it lends lightness and helps bind. As a slurry with cold liquid, it is an easy one-to-one stand-in for cornstarch in many recipes.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Arrowroot flour?
There are 357 calories in 100 g of Arrowroot flour, or about 457 calories in 1 cup (128 g).
How much protein is in Arrowroot flour?
Arrowroot flour contains 0.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Arrowroot flour?
Arrowroot flour has 88.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Arrowroot flour?
Arrowroot flour provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Arrowroot flour a good source of?
Arrowroot flour is an excellent source of Manganese (20% DV) and a good source of Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
