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Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched)
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Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup ยท 159 g

Calories
588
29%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    126g
    88% of calories
  • Fat
    2.8g
    4% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Low fat
  • โœ“ Low saturated fat
  • โœ“ Low sodium
  • โœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched) (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 Vitamin B6 (22% DV).

Per 100 g
370cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
120g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.2g
2.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein23%
  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Vitamin B622%
  • Iron22%
  • Phosphorus22%
  • Selenium30%

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine19%
  • Niacin10%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Magnesium12%
  • Zinc10%
  • Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (159 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A17 ฮผg
2%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 ฮผg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 ฮผg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
22%
Folate (B9)48 ฮผg
12%
Vitamin B120 ฮผg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline14 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium5 mg
1%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium226 mg
5%
Magnesium51 mg
12%
Phosphorus157 mg
22%
Zinc1 mg
10%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium17 ฮผg
30%
Full breakdown ยท 39 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 gโ€”
Alpha carotene100 ฮผgโ€”
Arginine0.4 gโ€”
Aspartic acid1 gโ€”
Beta carotene154 ฮผgโ€”
Caffeine0 mgโ€”
Cystine0.3 gโ€”
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 gโ€”
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 gโ€”
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 gโ€”
Fructose0.3 gโ€”
Galactose0 gโ€”
Glucose1 gโ€”
Glutamic acid2 gโ€”
Glycine0.3 gโ€”
Histidine0.3 gโ€”
Hydroxyproline0 gโ€”
Isoleucine0.4 gโ€”
Lactose0 gโ€”
Leucine2 gโ€”
Lycopene0 ฮผgโ€”
Lysine0.2 gโ€”
Maltose0.3 gโ€”
Methionine0.3 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Phenylalanine1 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Proline1 gโ€”
Retinol0 ฮผgโ€”
Serine1 gโ€”
Starch117 gโ€”
Sucrose1 gโ€”
Theobromine0 mgโ€”
Threonine0.3 gโ€”
Total omega 30 gโ€”
Total omega 60 gโ€”
Tryptophan0.1 gโ€”
Tyrosine0.3 gโ€”
Valine1 gโ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 588 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 112min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 71min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 49min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 83min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched)?

One serving of Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched) (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 Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched) 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 Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched) 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 20โ€“50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched)?

11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Yellow cornmeal (degermed, unenriched)?

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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