Calories in Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)
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Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo) contains 384 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 28% of the Daily Value for zinc and 28% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.9 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber M | 9.4 g | 34% |
| Total sugars M | 1.6 g | |
| Protein M | 9.9 g | 20% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.093 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.5 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.59 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 34 µg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium M | 107 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus M | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 322 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper M | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Manganese M | 0.64 mg | 28% |
| Selenium M | 6 µg | 11% |
% 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 76%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein9.9 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber9.4 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.6 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat5.9 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 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 C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 61.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.2 g |
| Glucose M | 0.22 g |
| Fructose M | 0.15 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.31 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.37 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 0.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.23 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.5 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.29 g |
| Valine M | 0.49 g |
| Arginine M | 0.42 g |
| Histidine M | 0.27 g |
| Alanine M | 0.77 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.66 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.36 g |
| Proline M | 0.85 g |
| Serine M | 0.47 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.06 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.78 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.22 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 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 |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 4.9 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.37 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.37 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.99 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 10.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,606 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piki bread, made from blue cornmeal (Hopi) | 390 | 9.1 g | 72.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Oats, raw Raw | 379 | 13.2 g | 67.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Tortilla, blue corn, Sakwavikaviki (Hopi) | 276 | 7.8 g | 58.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Cereal, oat bran, ready-to-eat | 403 | 10.4 g | 68.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Corn, white, steamed (Navajo) Cooked | 386 | 9.7 g | 75.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Coffee, instant, not reconstituted | 353 | 12.2 g | 75.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, not reconstituted | 351 | 11.6 g | 76 g | 0.2 g |
| Wheat bread as ingredient in sandwiches | 264 | 11.4 g | 45.4 g | 4 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 384 kcal.
How much protein is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 9.9 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is below the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in cornmeal?
Cornmeal has 72.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.4 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cornmeal?
Cornmeal contains 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cornmeal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (35% DV), zinc (28% DV), manganese (28% DV), copper (27% DV) and magnesium (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cornmeal?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% 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 168039. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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