Side-by-Side Comparison
Flours & Starches
All-Purpose Wheat Flour vs. Arrowroot Powder (Starch)
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
All-Purpose Wheat Flour
Arrowroot Powder (Starch)
All-purpose wheat flour is milled from a blend of hard and soft wheat endosperm. Per 100g, it provides 364 kcal, 76.3g carbohydrates (2.7g fiber), 10.3g protein (10–11.5% gluten potential), and 0.98g fat with an ash content of ~0.50%.
Arrowroot powder is refined starch extracted from the rhizomes of Maranta arundinacea. Per 100g, it provides 357 kcal, 88.2g carbohydrates (3.4g fiber), 0.3g protein, and 0.1g fat, thickening acidic liquids without cloudiness.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
364 kcal | 357 kcal |
|
Protein / Gluten Potential
|
10.3 (10–11.5%) g | 0.30 (Pure Starch) g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
76.3 g | 88.2 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
2.7 g | 3.4 g |
|
Total Fat
|
0.98 g | 0.10 g |
|
Ash Content
|
0.48 – 0.55 % | 0.30 % |
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Starch Gelatinization Temp
|
60 – 65 °C | 65 – 70 °C (149–158°F) |
|
Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten (Gliadin/Glutenin) | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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