Grains & Legumes
Cornmeal, white Nutrition Facts
White cornmeal is made from ground white corn kernels and has a slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor than yellow cornmeal. It's nutritionally similar to yellow cornmeal but lacks carotenoids like vitamin A.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Calories362
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.5g5%
Saturated Fat
0.5g3%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.9g
Cholesterol
-0%
Sodium
5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate
77.2g26%
Dietary Fiber
7.0g25%
Total Sugars
0.6g
Protein
8.0g16%
Vitamin A
-0%
Vitamin C
-0%
Vitamin D
-0%
Vitamin E
0.4mg3%
Vitamin K
0.3mcg0%
Vitamin B6
0.4mg24%
Vitamin B12
-0%
Folate
23mcg6%
Calcium
6mg0%
Iron
2.4mg13%
Potassium
310mg7%
Magnesium
91mg22%
Zinc
1.6mg15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Excellent source of B vitamins for energy
- ✓High in magnesium for heart health
- ✓Provides dietary fiber for digestion
- ✓Naturally gluten-free grain option
- ✓Low in fat and cholesterol-free
Best For
Southern-style cornbreadHush puppiesCorn tortillasBreading and coatings
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Refrigeration extends shelf life to 1 year.
Serving Sizes
100g362 cal
1 cup (122g)442 cal
1 tbsp (8g)29 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute white cornmeal for yellow cornmeal?
Yes, white and yellow cornmeal are interchangeable in recipes. The main difference is color and a slight flavor variation, with white being slightly sweeter.
Why doesn't white cornmeal have vitamin A?
White corn lacks the yellow-orange carotenoid pigments that provide vitamin A precursors found in yellow corn.
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