Starch
Complex carbohydrate broken down into glucose during digestion. Primary energy storage form in plants like grains, potatoes, and legumes.
No established daily requirement for this nutrient.
Top Foods Highest in Starch
Amount per 100g serving. Values in g per 100g.
Foods Highest in Starch (Table)
| # | Food | Per 100g | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrowroot flour | 78.6 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 2 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched | 74.4 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 3 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched | 74.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 4 | Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, enriched | 74.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 5 | Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched | 74.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 6 | Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched | 74.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 7 | Rice, brown, parboiled, dry, UNCLE BEN'S | 73.8 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 8 | Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, dry | 73.8 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 9 | Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow | 73.3 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 10 | Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, white | 73.3 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 11 | Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow | 73.3 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 12 | Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, white | 73.3 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 13 | Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted | 72.6 g | Snacks |
| 14 | Crackers, gluten-free, multigrain and vegetable, made with c | 71.9 g | Baked Products |
| 15 | Rice, brown, long-grain, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food | 71.6 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 16 | RICE-A-RONI, chicken flavor, unprepared | 71.6 g | Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes |
| 17 | Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched | 71.3 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 18 | Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared | 71.2 g | Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes |
| 19 | Rice flour, white, unenriched | 71.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
| 20 | Rice flour, brown | 71.0 g | Cereal Grains and Pasta |
Health Effects of Starch
Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a major energy source. It consists of amylose and amylopectin chains that are broken down into glucose during digestion.
No specific starch deficiency exists, but inadequate complex carbohydrate intake may lead to fatigue, hypoglycemia, and over-reliance on fats for energy.
Excess starch, particularly refined starch, contributes to hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and weight gain. Resistant starch, however, has beneficial prebiotic properties.
Absorption & Interactions
Salivary and pancreatic amylase hydrolyze starch into maltose and dextrins, which are further broken down to glucose by brush border enzymes. Resistant starch escapes digestion and is fermented in the colon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much Starch do I need per day?
There is no established daily requirement for Starch.
Which food has the most Starch?
The food highest in Starch is Arrowroot flour with 78.6 g per 100g.
What does Starch do in the body?
Complex carbohydrate broken down into glucose during digestion. Primary energy storage form in plants like grains, potatoes, and legumes.