Calories in Arrowroot, raw
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Arrowroot, raw contains 65 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, sliced (120 g) provides about 78 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 85% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 338 µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 454 mg | 10% |
| Zinc M | 0.63 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.17 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium26 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.092 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.074 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 80.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Energy C | 271 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 19 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 338 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Beans, pinto, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 62 | 5.3 g | 11.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Potatoes, raw, skin Raw | 58 | 2.6 g | 12.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Winged bean leaves, raw Raw | 74 | 5.9 g | 14.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 67 | 6.2 g | 13.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Seaweed, irishmoss, raw Raw | 49 | 1.5 g | 12.3 g | 0.16 g |
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| Seaweed, wakame, raw Raw | 45 | 3 g | 9.1 g | 0.64 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw arrowroot?
100 g of raw arrowroot has 65 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (120 g): about 78 kcal. 1 root (33 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in raw arrowroot?
Raw arrowroot contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 cup, sliced (120 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw arrowroot?
Raw arrowroot has 13.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw arrowroot?
Raw arrowroot contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.039 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw arrowroot contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (85% DV), Vitamin B6 (16% DV), copper (13% DV), iron (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw arrowroot?
100 g contains 26 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168490. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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