Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Arrowroot starch
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 351kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 86.4 g/ 348g (24%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 33 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 24 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 7.2 mg/ 12mg (60%) high |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Arrowroot starch (starch from the arrowroot plant). It’s a fine, white starch used mainly as a thickener for soups, sauces, and desserts.
Why it matters to health
Arrowroot starch is mostly carbohydrates, so it can give quick energy—useful for active days. It also has some fiber (about 3.4 g per 100 g), which can help support better digestion. It’s very low in fat and has no sugar in the data, which makes it easier to fit into balanced meals. Keep an eye on portions though: because it’s mostly starch, large servings can raise total carbs and calories for the day, especially if you’re also eating rice, noodles, or bread at the same meal. Sodium is very low, which is good for everyday heart-friendly eating.
Healthier tips
- Use arrowroot starch as a thickener, not as a main staple—start with small amounts and add more only if needed.
- Pair it with protein and vegetables (e.g., chicken, fish, tofu, or beans + leafy greens or mixed veggies) so your meal stays balanced.
- For snacks, consider smaller portions and pair with fruit or yogurt instead of making it the main snack.
- If you’re managing blood sugar, watch total carbs for the meal (rice/noodles + starch thickened foods together can add up).
- Prefer homemade sauces/soups where you control added sugar and keep sodium low.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang halo-halo, Fruit salad with thickened syrup, Turon sauce/thickened dessert topping, Sopas or lugaw (thickened), Fruit jelly or nata-style desserts
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