| Starch Type | Amylose Content (%) | Amylopectin Content (%) |
| Dent corn | 25 | 75 |
| Waxy corn | <1 | >99 |
| Tapioca | 17 | 83 |
| Potato | 20 | 80 |
| High-amylose corn | 55 - 70 (or higher) | 45 - 30 (or lower) |
| Wheat | 25 | 75 |
| Rice | 19 | 81 |