Vegetables / Root Vegetables
East Indian arrowroot starch
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 348kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 85.8 g/ 348g (24%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 56 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 8 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
East Indian arrowroot starch (often used as a thickener for soups, sauces, and desserts). It’s mainly made of starch, so it provides mostly carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Arrowroot starch gives quick energy because it’s high in carbohydrates (about 85.8g per 100g). It also has a small amount of fiber (about 3.3g) which can help with digestion, and it has very low fat and sugar. On the other hand, because it’s mostly starch, large portions can raise your overall carb intake for the day—so it’s best used in small amounts, especially if you’re also eating rice, noodles, or bread in the same meal. Sodium is very low, which is good for everyday heart health.
Healthier tips
- Use arrowroot starch as a thickener, not as a main ingredient—start with a small amount, then adjust to your desired thickness.
- Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, squash) to balance the meal.
- If you’re making a dessert, consider portion control and add fruit or use less sweeteners so it won’t add too much sugar overall.
- For daily eating (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep starch-heavy meals (rice/noodles) in mind—if you use arrowroot in your soup or sauce, slightly reduce the other starch on the plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang halo-halo, fruit salad with thickened syrup, tinola with thickened broth, turon filling (thickened sauce), leche flan (as a thickener in some variations)
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