White cornmeal (degermed, enriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 159 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g8% of calories
- Carbs126g88% of calories
- Fat2.8g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of White cornmeal (degermed, enriched) (1 cup, 159 g) has 588 calories, with 11 g of protein, 126 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and thiamine (73% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein23%
- Dietary fiber22%
- Thiamine73%
- Riboflavin (B2)47%
- Niacin49%
- Vitamin B622%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Magnesium12%
- Zinc10%
- Copper13%
- Manganese12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (159 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 17 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 73% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 47% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) | 332 μg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 14 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 157 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 100 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 154 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 117 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 588 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 112minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 71minCycling (moderate)
- 49minRunning (6 mph)
- 83minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White cornmeal (degermed, enriched)?
One serving of White cornmeal (degermed, enriched) (1 cup) has 588 calories, which works out to 370 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is White cornmeal (degermed, enriched) high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 8% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is White cornmeal (degermed, enriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 120 g of net carbs and 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in White cornmeal (degermed, enriched)?
11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in White cornmeal (degermed, enriched)?
2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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