Side-by-Side Comparison
Flours & Starches
Arrowroot Powder (Starch) vs. Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca)
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Arrowroot Powder (Starch)
Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca)
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.
Cassava flour is milled from the entire peeled, dried cassava root (Manihot esculenta). Per 100g, it delivers 360 kcal, 87.0g carbohydrates (5.5g fiber), 1.5g protein, and 0.4g fat, offering a 1:1 gluten-free replacement for wheat flour.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
357 kcal | 360 kcal |
|
Protein / Gluten Potential
|
0.30 (Pure Starch) g | 1.50 (0% Gluten) g |
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Carbohydrates
|
88.2 g | 87.0 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
3.4 g | 5.5 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.10 g | 0.40 g |
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Ash Content
|
0.30 % | 1.20 % |
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Starch Gelatinization Temp
|
65 – 70 °C (149–158°F) | 60 – 68 °C |
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Gluten Status
|
Naturally Gluten-Free | Naturally Gluten-Free (Grain-Free / Paleo) |
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