Calories in Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, degermed, enriched
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, degermed, enriched contains 355 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (138 g) provides about 490 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% 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 94% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 57% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 50% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 355 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1,348 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.8 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7.1 g | 25% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A I | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.68 mg | 57% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.39 mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.31 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 374 µg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 350 mg | 27% |
| Iron ? | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium ? | 49 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 623 mg | 50% |
| Potassium ? | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.11 mg | 5% |
% 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 86%
- 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
- Protein8.4 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber7.1 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat1.7 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.23 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium1,348 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.43 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.74 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.72 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 10.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 4.9 g |
| Energy ? | 1,485 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 214 IU |
| Folic acid C | 202 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 31 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye flour, light | 357 | 9.8 g | 76.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Corn flour, yellow, masa, enriched | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Sorghum, flour, pre-gelatinized, organic | 374 | 9.1 g | 77.6 g | 3 g |
| Barley malt flour | 361 | 10.3 g | 78.3 g | 1.8 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 |
| Flour, sorghum | 364 | 8.3 g | 77.4 g | 3.6 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 355 kcal. 1 cup (138 g): about 490 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.6 g in 1 cup (138 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 74.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.23 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 Folate (B9) (94% DV), Thiamin (B1) (57% DV), phosphorus (50% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (30% DV) and Niacin (B3) (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cornmeal?
100 g contains 1,348 mg of sodium, 59% 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 168870. 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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