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Side-by-Side Comparison Flours & Starches

Arrowroot Powder (Starch) vs. Coconut Flour

Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 7 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Arrowroot Powder (Starch)
Coconut Flour

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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Coconut flour is defatted, dried, and pulverized coconut meat. Per 100g, it delivers 400 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (38.0g fiber / 22.0g net carbs), 18.0g protein, and 12.0g fat with extreme liquid absorption properties.

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Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
357 kcal 400 kcal
Protein / Gluten Potential
0.30 (Pure Starch) g 18.0 (0% Gluten) g
Carbohydrates
88.2 g 60.0 g
Dietary Fiber
3.4 g 38.0 g
Total Fat
0.10 g 12.0 g
Ash Content
0.30 % 5.00 – 6.00 %
Starch Gelatinization Temp
65 – 70 °C (149–158°F) N/A (Fiber matrix)
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free