Arrowroot nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Arrowroot, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Arrowroot
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 65 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: "The GI of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), peeled, cut into
pieces, boiled for 20-40 min, served with 45 g scraped
coconutBoiled arrowroot tuber https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944 14 here https://www.myfoodresearch.com/uploads/8/4/8/5/84855864/_39__fr-2019-401_lestari_1.pdf"
Arrowroot tuber has a GI of 32 here https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/250/1/012084/pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
|
58 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 12 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 root (33 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.6 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://irepos.unijos.edu.ng/jspui/bitstream/123456789/3037/1/root-tuber-of-tacca-leontopetaloides-l-kunze-for-food-and-nutritionalsecurity.pdf | 16 mg |
Arrowroot calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of arrowroot | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 65 | |
| Calories in 1 root | 21 | 33 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 78 | 120 g |
| Calories for different varieties of arrowroot | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot, raw (this food) | 65 | 100 g |
| Arrowhead, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 78 | 100 g |
| Arrowhead, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 78 | 100 g |
| Arrowhead, raw | 99 | 100 g |
| Arrowroot flour | 357 | 100 g |
Arrowroot Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
"The GI of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), peeled, cut into
pieces, boiled for 20-40 min, served with 45 g scraped
coconutBoiled arrowroot tuber https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944 14 here https://www.myfoodresearch.com/uploads/8/4/8/5/84855864/_39__fr-2019-401_lestari_1.pdf"
Arrowroot tuber has a GI of 32 here https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/250/1/012084/pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Arrowroot Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
3µg of 900µg
0.33%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
5.7mg of 90mg
6.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.43mg of 1mg
36%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
5.1mg of 16mg
32%
Vitamin B5:
0.88mg of 5mg
18%
Vitamin B6:
0.8mg of 1mg
61%
Folate:
1014µg of 400µg
254%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4.2 g of 50 g
4.2 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 4%
13.4 g of 300 g
13.4 g (4% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
80.8 g of 2,000 g
80.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.09 g
Fiber content ratio for Arrowroot
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
1.3 g
Other:
12 g
All nutrients for Arrowroot per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% | 82% |
1.4 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 4.2g | 10% | 64% |
1.5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.2g | 0% | 88% |
166.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% | 36% |
27.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 12g | N/A | 42% |
4.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 13g | 4% | 43% |
2.1 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | 43% |
5.6 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% | 88% |
20.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 454mg | 13% | 14% |
3.1 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.2mg | 28% | 33% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | 46% |
1.8 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.12mg | 13% | 44% |
1.2 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 6% | 64% |
10 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 14% | 65% |
1.9 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% | 79% |
18.8 times less than White bread
|
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 8% | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | 40% |
1.9 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 11% | 61% |
5.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 6% | 74% |
3.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 20% | 43% |
2.2 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 338µg | 85% | 17% |
5.5 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
151.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 95% |
2449.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | N/A | 86% |
512.8 times less than Walnut
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
0.31%
Total Fat
0.2g
0.18%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.1%
Sodium 26mg
4.5%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
5.2%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
6mg
0.6%
Iron
2.2mg
28%
Potassium
454mg
13%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.