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Side-by-Side Comparison Flours & Starches

Arrowroot Powder (Starch) vs. Bread Flour (High Gluten)

Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Arrowroot Powder (Starch)
Bread Flour (High Gluten)

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.

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Bread flour is milled from hard red spring wheat. Per 100g, it provides 366 kcal, 73.2g carbohydrates (2.4g fiber), 12.7g protein (12.5–14.0% gluten potential), and 1.26g fat with superior dough extensibility and gas retention.

View full Bread Flour (High Gluten) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
357 kcal 366 kcal
Protein / Gluten Potential
0.30 (Pure Starch) g 12.7 (12.5–14.0%) g
Carbohydrates
88.2 g 73.2 g
Dietary Fiber
3.4 g 2.4 g
Total Fat
0.10 g 1.26 g
Ash Content
0.30 % 0.50 – 0.55 %
Starch Gelatinization Temp
65 – 70 °C (149–158°F) 60 – 65 °C
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Contains High Gluten