Calories in Cornmeal, whole-grain, yellow
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Cornmeal, whole-grain, yellow contains 362 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (122 g) provides about 442 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% 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 32% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 30% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 28% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 362 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.51 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 35 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.9 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7.3 g | 26% |
| Total sugars I | 0.64 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.39 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.6 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.43 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 21.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 3.5 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium ? | 127 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus ? | 241 mg | 19% |
| Potassium ? | 287 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese ? | 0.5 mg | 22% |
| Selenium I | 15.5 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 9%
- 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
- Protein8.1 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)
- Fat3.6 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.51 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium35 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.95 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.057 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.31 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.29 g |
| Leucine ? | 1 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.23 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.33 g |
| Valine ? | 0.41 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.41 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.25 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.61 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.57 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.33 g |
| Proline ? | 0.71 g |
| Serine ? | 0.39 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) ? | 1.6 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 ? | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.95 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.049 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 (14)
| 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 |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.9 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.21 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 10.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,515 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 214 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 25 µg |
| Betaine M | 11.6 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, degermed, unenriched, yellow | 370 | 7.1 g | 79.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Corn flour, yellow, masa, enriched | 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, 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, pre-gelatinized, organic | 374 | 9.1 g | 77.6 g | 3 g |
| Corn grain, yellow | 365 | 9.4 g | 74.3 g | 4.7 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 362 kcal. 1 cup (122 g): about 442 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.9 g in 1 cup (122 g). About 9% 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 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 cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.51 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cornmeal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (32% DV), magnesium (30% DV), selenium (28% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and manganese (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cornmeal?
100 g contains 35 mg of sodium, 2% 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 169697. 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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