Calories in Cornmeal mush, no added fat
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cornmeal mush, no added fat contains 58 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, dry, yields (190 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grits and other cooked cereals on FoodFactly, where the median is 71 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.28 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.035 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 71 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.5 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.25 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.069 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.054 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1.4 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 21 mg | 0.4% |
| Zinc C | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 µg | 3% |
% 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
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of grits and other cooked cereals (median 1.4 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of grits and other cooked cereals (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.25 gabove the median for grits and other cooked cereals (median 0.15 g)
- Fat0.28 gin the lowest quarter of grits and other cooked cereals (median 1.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.035 gin the lowest quarter of grits and other cooked cereals (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium71 mgin the lowest quarter of grits and other cooked cereals (median 83 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.061 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 230 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 85.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cornmeal mush
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal mush, NS as to fat | 71 | 1.1 g | 12.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Cornmeal mush, fat added | 71 | 1.1 g | 12.2 g | 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grits, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat | 58 | 1.2 g | 12.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt | 62 | 1.8 g | 13.1 g | 0.24 g |
| Cream of wheat, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat | 51 | 1.5 g | 10.6 g | 0.21 g |
| Grits, instant, made with water, no added fat | 65 | 1.4 g | 14.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, original, plain, prepared with water, without salt | 48 | 1.7 g | 10.1 g | 0.09 g |
| Grits, NFS | 71 | 1.2 g | 12.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Grits, regular or quick, made with water, NS as to fat | 71 | 1.2 g | 12.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Grits, regular or quick, made with water, fat added | 71 | 1.2 g | 12.2 g | 1.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cornmeal mush?
100 g of cornmeal mush has 58 kcal. 1 oz, dry, yields (190 g): about 110 kcal. 1 strip or slice (50 g): about 29 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (240 g): about 139 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal mush?
Cornmeal mush contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 oz, dry, yields (190 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grits and other cooked cereals, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.4 g).
How many carbs are in cornmeal mush?
Cornmeal mush has 12.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0.25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cornmeal mush?
Cornmeal mush contains 0.28 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.035 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cornmeal mush?
100 g contains 71 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708374. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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