Cornstarch

Packaged product Meals and Dishes Argo

Cornstarch contains 381 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 8 g, 8 g (8 g) provides about 30 kcal.

Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.3% from protein and 0.1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in meals and dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 235 kcal per 100 g across 22,805 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

381kcal per 100 g
0.26 gprotein
91.3 gcarbohydrates
0.05 gfat
30kcal in serving, 8 g, 8 g (8 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 381 kcal
Total fat L 0.05 g 0.1%
Saturated fat L 0.01 g 0.1%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 9 mg 0.4%
Total carbohydrates L 91.3 g 33%
Dietary fiber L 0.9 g 3%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 0.26 g 0.5%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0 mg0%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0 mg0%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0 mg0%
Vitamin B6 L 0 mg0%
Folate (B9) L 0 µg0%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 2 mg0.2%
Iron L 0.47 mg3%
Magnesium L 3 mg0.7%
Phosphorus L 13 mg1%
Potassium L 3 mg0.1%
Zinc L 0.06 mg0.5%
Copper L 0.05 mg6%
Manganese L 0 mg0%

% 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: 0.3%Carbohydrates: 100%Fat: 0.1%381kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 0.3%
  • Carbohydrates 100%
  • Fat 0.1%

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

Copper6%Iron3%Phosphorus1%Magnesium0.7%Zinc0.5%Calcium0.2%Potassium0.1%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Thiamin (B1)0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0.26 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 9.8 g)
  • Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.6 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 2.6 g)
  • Fat0.05 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 8.2 g)
  • Saturated fat0.01 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 2.8 g)
  • Sodium9 mgin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 403 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.068 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water8.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0.03 g
Carotenoids (2)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 IU
Vitamin E (label entry primarily) L0 IU
Other components (3)
Water L8.3 g
Ash L0.09 g
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g USDA BrandedOpen Food Facts
Calories 381 kcal375 kcal
Protein 0.26 g0 g
Carbohydrates 91.3 g87.5 g
Fat 0.05 g0 g
Fiber 0.9 g0.9 g
Sugars n/a0 g
Sodium 9 mg8.8 mg

Product details

Brand
Argo
Barcode
0761720985175
Quantity
993 g
Label serving
8 g (8 g)
Category
fecule-de-mais
Packaging
fr:boite-plastique
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

corn starch

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cornstarch?

100 g of Cornstarch has 381 kcal. Serving, 8 g, 8 g (8 g): about 30 kcal.

How much protein is in Cornstarch?

Cornstarch contains 0.26 g of protein per 100 g (0.5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.021 g in serving, 8 g, 8 g (8 g). About 0.3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.8 g).

How many carbs are in Cornstarch?

Cornstarch has 91.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cornstarch?

Cornstarch contains 0.05 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.01 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Cornstarch?

100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 10, 2022. 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: Branded Foods, record 1458224. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 19, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0761720985175. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 10, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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