Arrowroot has a medium glycemic index of 68 (typical range 62 to 75). A serving of 30 g (about 1/4 cup) has a glycemic load of 2, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 65 calories, 4.2 g protein, 13.4 g carbohydrate (1.3 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 30 g (about 1/4 cup).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 136 mg |
Other flours with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Flour | 72 | 17 |
| Cornstarch | 85 | 23 |
Arrowroot has a glycemic index of 68, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 30 g (about 1/4 cup) serving is 2, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of arrowroot has a glycemic load of 2 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Arrowroot has 65 calories per 100 g, and about 20 calories in a 30 g (about 1/4 cup) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Arrowroot, raw” (FDC 168490). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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