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Cornmeal, yellow Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 371kcal / 2530kcal (14%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
3.2 g/ 42g (7%)
Saturated Fat
0.45 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
2.31 g
Total Carbohydrates
77 g/ 348g (22%)
Dietary Fiber
7.3 g/ 20g (36%)
high
Sugar
0.6 g/ 63g (0.95%)
Protein
8.5 g/ 71g (11%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.36 mg/ 1mg (30%)
source
Vitamin B2
0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%)
Vitamin B3
1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%)

Minerals

Calcium
20 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%)
Phosphorus
148 mg/ 700mg (21%)
source
Sodium
35 mg/ 1500mg (2%)
very low
Allergen Info
AI-assisted
Corn
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Yellow cornmeal (cornmeal flour). It’s a starchy, energy-giving ingredient commonly used to make kakanin and porridges like lugaw, champorado-style mixes, and other corn-based snacks.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Yellow cornmeal provides carbohydrates for energy, plus dietary fiber (about 7.3 g per 100 g) which can help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It has low sugar (about 0.6 g) and some fat (about 3.2 g) with low saturated fat (about 0.45 g). Sodium is also relatively low (about 35 mg). Since it’s mainly a carb food, the key is portioning—especially if you already get carbs from rice, bread, or noodles in the same meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use cornmeal as your main carb for the meal, and balance the plate with ulam/protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and gulay (vegetables or salad).
  • For snacks, keep portions smaller (for example, a small serving of cornmeal-based kakanin or porridge) so you don’t stack too many carbs in the day.
  • Choose cooking methods that are less oily (boil/steam/bake instead of deep-fry).
  • If you’re adding sweet toppings (like sugar, condensed milk, or syrup), go lighter and add more fruit or unsweetened toppings for better overall balance.
  • Pair it with water or unsweetened drinks to avoid extra sugar.
Common Filipino dishes
Biko, Bibingka, Turon (with cornmeal-based wrapper/mixture), Champorado (cornmeal-based variations), Lugaw, Polvoron (cornmeal-based variations)
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