By Shreya Goswami
November 10, 2023
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Science says that foods that are high in starch are also loaded with essential nutrients like carbohydrates, dietary fibre and more. Here are some such starchy foods that you should be adding to your diet.
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that 100g of potatoes contain 15.3g of starch, making it a very rich source.
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More popularly known as atta, this flour has plenty of starch with 120g containing 81.6g, plus plenty of fibre too.
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Apart from plenty of starch, white rice also contains other nutrients like calcium, potassium and minerals.
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This millet-based flour is very healthy and flavour-packed, and 100g of it contains around 80g of starch.
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Also known as Kuttu, this millet is loaded with starch along with lots of protein and minerals.
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Fresh and frozen peas contain plenty of starches along with dietary fibre, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
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Makai or maize contains 5.7g of starch for every 100g along with fibre, potassium and even beta-carotenes.
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All legumes, from chickpeas to chana dal, are packed with resistant starch that aids digestion and overall health.
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