Calories in Corn flour, whole-grain, yellow
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Corn flour, whole-grain, yellow contains 361 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (117 g) provides about 422 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for copper and 22% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 361 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.54 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.9 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber I | 7.3 g | 26% |
| Total sugars I | 0.64 g | |
| Protein ? | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.66 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 21.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 93 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus ? | 272 mg | 22% |
| Potassium ? | 315 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 1.7 mg | 16% |
| Copper ? | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Manganese ? | 0.46 mg | 20% |
| Selenium I | 15.4 µg | 28% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.9 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber7.3 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat3.9 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.54 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium5 mgabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.049 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.26 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.25 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.85 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.15 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.34 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.28 g |
| Valine ? | 0.35 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.35 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.21 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.52 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.28 g |
| Proline ? | 0.61 g |
| Serine ? | 0.33 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.46 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 97 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,355 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 63 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,510 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 214 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Corn flour
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn flour, whole-grain, blue (harina de maiz morado) | 364 | 8.8 g | 73.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Corn flour, masa, enriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Corn flour, yellow, degermed, unenriched | 375 | 5.6 g | 82.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Corn flour, masa, unenriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Corn flour, whole-grain, white | 361 | 6.9 g | 76.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Corn flour, yellow, masa, enriched | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Corn flour, masa harina, white or yellow, dry, raw Dried or dry | 366 | 7.6 g | 76.7 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, whole-grain, yellow | 362 | 8.1 g | 76.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Cornmeal, whole-grain, white | 362 | 8.1 g | 76.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Sorghum flour, whole-grain | 359 | 8.4 g | 76.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Flour, sorghum | 364 | 8.3 g | 77.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, degermed, enriched | 355 | 8.4 g | 74.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched | 355 | 8.4 g | 74.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Corn grain, yellow | 365 | 9.4 g | 74.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Sorghum, flour, pre-gelatinized, organic | 374 | 9.1 g | 77.6 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in corn flour?
100 g of corn flour has 361 kcal. 1 cup (117 g): about 422 kcal.
How much protein is in corn flour?
Corn flour contains 6.9 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.1 g in 1 cup (117 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in corn flour?
Corn flour has 76.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.3 g of fiber and 0.64 g of sugars.
How much fat is in corn flour?
Corn flour contains 3.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.54 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does corn flour contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (28% DV), copper (26% DV), magnesium (22% DV), Vitamin B6 (22% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in corn flour?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn flour have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn flour, whole-grain, yellow has 361 kcal, while corn flour, masa harina, white or yellow, dry, raw has 366 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170290. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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