HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the difference between starch and gluten? i'm on a starch free diet, i was told gluten free is the same, but gluten free has starch? help

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ibrahim Moussa answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Different things: Gluten is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and related grain species, including barley and rye. Starch is a sugar (carbohydrate) consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together. Gluten free is not the same as starch free for example tapioca flour is gluten free but it is a starch. Hope this helps.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/14/2015

5k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

If i eat a lot of starches during meals, how can I obtain a healthy eating diet, and lose all my excessive weight?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I started going to a diet dr. And the diet she reccomended doesn't allow me any dairy, bread, fruits, starches of any kind. Is this healthy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My doctor said I should eat a lot of vegetable, small amount of starch and drink lots of water. How can I maintain my weight and not lose on this diet.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi Dr, what more can I do to loose weight and get fit? I try to eat clean, veggies and protein mostly, and avoid sugar and starch. I also exercise about 3-4 times a week, but I am still not loosing weight. What can I add to my diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is gluten free pasta ( maize starch, soy flour, potato starch and rice starch)with about 40 gm carbohydrates good for cholesterol ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How can I get enough carbs? I am on a grain free, legume free, low starch, dairy free diet?
On a starch free diet, how long before you lose significant amount of weight? In 2 months I have lost 3 pounds, does this sound right?
Can shift to low processed/starch carb diet affect menstruation in type 1 diabetic?
What are your thoughts on the perfect health diet? It seems to strike a balance like no other imo, between animal and plant foods, allowable starches etc. Even some dairy if tolerated. Your input?
How can you quit a no starch (no carb diet) without gaining weight?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.