Foods That Are High in Starch

1. Cornmeal (74%)

Cornmeal is a gluten-free flour prepared from corn that has been dried. One cup (159 grams) of starch comprises 117 grams or 74% by weight. [{ "selector": ".dxexa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

2. Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies are a famous rice-based breakfast cereal that is fortified with vitamins and minerals. They contain 20.2 grams per ounce, or 72.1% by weight, of starch. [{ "selector": ".bzogf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

3. Pretzels (71.3%)

Pretzels are frequently manufactured with refined wheat, which can cause a quick rise in blood sugar levels. [{ "selector": ".rcbfz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

4. Millet Flour (70%)

Millet flour is produced by crushing millet seeds, a category of highly nutritious ancient grains. 70% by weight of one cup (119 grams) of millet flour is composed of starch. [{ "selector": ".zpnej-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

5. Sorghum Flour (68%)

Sorghum is an ancient, healthy grain that is crushed into sorghum flour. A cup of sorghum flour (121 grams) contains 82 grams of starch or 68% by weight. [{ "selector": ".uiznl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

6. White Flour (68%)

White flour, millet flour, and sorghum flour are popular flours with comparable starch content. [{ "selector": ".nxqig-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

7. Saltine Crackers (67.8%)

Saltine crackers are poor in nutrition and rich in starch. Five standard saltine crackers (15 grams) contain 11 grams of starch, or 67.8 percent by weight, per serving. [{ "selector": ".etjon-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

8. Oats (57.9%)

Oatmeal is a fantastic breakfast option because it is rich in vitamins and minerals. One cup (81 grams) of starch comprises 46.9 grams or 57.9% by weight. [{ "selector": ".oxnzb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

9. Instant Noodles (56%)

Instant noodles are highly processed and contain a great deal of starch. One packet includes 47.7 grams of starch, which accounts for 56% of its weight. [{ "selector": ".qreqm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]