Side-by-Side Comparison
Flours & Starches
All-Purpose Wheat Flour vs. Potato Starch
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
All-Purpose Wheat Flour
Potato 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%.
Potato starch is pure native starch extracted from potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Per 100g, it provides 357 kcal, 83.1g carbohydrates (0.5g fiber), 6.9g protein fraction, and 0.1g fat, creating high-viscosity glossy sauces.
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 | 6.90 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
76.3 g | 83.1 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
2.7 g | 0.5 g |
|
Total Fat
|
0.98 g | 0.10 g |
|
Ash Content
|
0.48 – 0.55 % | 0.40 % |
|
Starch Gelatinization Temp
|
60 – 65 °C | 60 – 65 °C (140–149°F) |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten (Gliadin/Glutenin) | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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