Calories in Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched contains 334 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (122 g) provides about 407 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 9% 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 89% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 64% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 55% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 334 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1,247 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 70.3 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 8.3 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.66 mg | 55% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.43 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.54 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) C | 356 µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 361 mg | 28% |
| Iron ? | 5.8 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium ? | 86 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus ? | 804 mg | 64% |
| Potassium ? | 255 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.5 mg | 22% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 82%
- 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
- Protein8.3 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber6.7 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat3.4 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.48 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium1,247 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.31 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.3 g |
| Leucine ? | 1 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.23 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.41 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.34 g |
| Valine ? | 0.42 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.41 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.25 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.62 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.58 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.34 g |
| Proline ? | 0.72 g |
| Serine ? | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.41 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.89 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 12.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 5.5 g |
| Energy ? | 1,397 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 469 IU |
| Folic acid C | 176 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 57 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, 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, degermed, unenriched, yellow | 370 | 7.1 g | 79.5 g | 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn grain, yellow | 365 | 9.4 g | 74.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Corn flour, yellow, masa, enriched | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Sorghum grain | 329 | 10.6 g | 72.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Corn flour, masa, enriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Corn flour, masa, unenriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Sorghum flour, whole-grain | 359 | 8.4 g | 76.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Corn flour, whole-grain, white | 361 | 6.9 g | 76.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Corn flour, whole-grain, yellow | 361 | 6.9 g | 76.9 g | 3.9 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 334 kcal. 1 cup (122 g): about 407 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.1 g in 1 cup (122 g). About 10% 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 70.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.48 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cornmeal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (89% DV), phosphorus (64% DV), Thiamin (B1) (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV) and iron (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cornmeal?
100 g contains 1,247 mg of sodium, 54% 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 168868. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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