Calories in Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow contains 370 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (157 g) provides about 581 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 4% from fat (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 19% of the Daily Value for selenium, 12% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 79.5 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Total sugars ? | 1.6 g | |
| Protein M | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A M | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 8.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 142 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.17 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 10.5 µg | 19% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat1.8 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.22 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.39 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.83 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 73.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.68 g |
| Glucose M | 0.56 g |
| Fructose M | 0.17 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.19 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.038 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.24 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.11 g |
| Methionine M | 0.16 g |
| Cystine M | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.37 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.19 g |
| Valine M | 0.34 g |
| Arginine M | 0.24 g |
| Histidine M | 0.17 g |
| Alanine M | 0.56 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.5 g |
| Glycine M | 0.22 g |
| Proline M | 0.75 g |
| Serine M | 0.34 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.81 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.038 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 21:5 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 97 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1,628 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 63 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.45 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.35 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.58 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 11.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.51 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,547 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 214 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 30 µg |
| Betaine M | 1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cornmeal
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, blue (Navajo) | 398 | 10.4 g | 76.9 g | 5.4 g |
| Cornmeal, white (Navajo) | 398 | 11 g | 77.1 g | 5 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo) | 384 | 9.9 g | 72.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow | 370 | 7.1 g | 79.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched | 334 | 8.3 g | 70.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, with wheat flour added, enriched | 348 | 8.4 g | 73.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, degermed, enriched | 355 | 8.4 g | 74.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, white | 370 | 7.1 g | 79.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched | 334 | 8.3 g | 70.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, bolted, with wheat flour added, enriched | 348 | 8.4 g | 73.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, degermed, enriched | 355 | 8.4 g | 74.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Cornmeal, whole-grain, yellow | 362 | 8.1 g | 76.9 g | 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour, corn, yellow, fine meal, enriched | 364 | 6.2 g | 80.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Rice flour, brown | 363 | 7.2 g | 76.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Buckwheat, puffed, organic | 372 | 8.8 g | 79.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Quinoa, puffed, organic | 379 | 8.3 g | 78.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Brown rice, puffed | 377 | 7.8 g | 80.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Rice flour, white, unenriched | 366 | 6 g | 80.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Brown rice, flour, coarse ground, pre-gelatinized, organic | 383 | 7.4 g | 81.6 g | 3 g |
| Brown rice, puffed, organic | 385 | 7.5 g | 82.3 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cornmeal?
100 g of cornmeal has 370 kcal. 1 cup (157 g): about 581 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in 1 cup (157 g). About 8% 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 cornmeal?
Cornmeal has 79.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.9 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 1.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.22 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cornmeal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cornmeal?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 168929. 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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