Arrowroot · Maranta arundinacea
Arrowroot, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Arrowroot, raw'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.
Very good nutrient density 45/100
How many beneficial nutrients Arrowroot, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
74% from carbs
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Carbs 74%13.4 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 23%4.2 g per serving
What Arrowroot, raw 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 | 13.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 18.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 74.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 74.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 338.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 25.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 98.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 454.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 26.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.4 g | — |
About Arrowroot, raw
Arrowroot is a fine, white starch extracted from the roots of tropical plants, most often Maranta arundinacea, and used as a natural thickener in the kitchen. Flavorless and gluten-free, it thickens sauces, gravies, pie fillings, puddings, and fruit glazes into a glossy, clear finish, unlike the cloudy look that flour or cornstarch can leave. Cooks like it because it sets at a lower temperature and keeps thickening sauces that contain acidic ingredients, where cornstarch can fail.
It is usually stirred into a little cold liquid first to make a slurry, then added near the end of cooking, since long boiling can thin it back out. Arrowroot is also valued as an easily digested starch and shows up in grain-free and paleo baking. Store arrowroot powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, where it keeps for a long time.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Arrowroot, raw?
There are 65 calories in 100 g of Arrowroot, raw, or about 21 calories in 1 root (33 g).
How much protein is in Arrowroot, raw?
Arrowroot, raw contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Arrowroot, raw?
Arrowroot, raw has 13.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Arrowroot, raw?
Arrowroot, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Arrowroot, raw a good source of?
Arrowroot, raw is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (85% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Copper, Thiamin (B1), Iron, Niacin (B3) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
