Cornmeal
Recipes featuring Cornmeal
Nutritional Content (per 100g)
9.0
%
Proteins
Ground maize with notable protein fraction.
4.2
%
Fats
Germ portion contributes mostly polyunsaturated fats.
73.0
%
Carbohydrates
7.0
%
Fiber
Ground kernels rich in bran.
0.4
%
Sugar
50.0
%
Omega-3
Health Scores
8/100
Proteins
Ground maize with notable protein fraction.
1/100
Fats
Germ portion contributes mostly polyunsaturated fats.
7/100
Fiber
Ground kernels rich in bran.
72/100
Vitamins
Provides some B vitamins (especially niacin), but less than whole wheat.
20/100
Antioxidants
Some carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), but not highly concentrated.
62/100
Prebiotic
Detailed Nutritional Information
Proteins
9.0 % per 100g
Ground maize with notable protein fraction.
Fats
4.2 % per 100g
Germ portion contributes mostly polyunsaturated fats.
Carbohydrates
73.0 % per 100g
Fiber
7.0 % per 100g
Ground kernels rich in bran.
Sugar
0.4 % per 100g
Omega-3
50.0 % per 100g
Proteins
Quality score: 8/100
Ground maize with notable protein fraction.
Fats
Quality score: 1/100
Germ portion contributes mostly polyunsaturated fats.
Fiber
Quality score: 7/100
Ground kernels rich in bran.
Vitamins
Quality score: 72/100
Provides some B vitamins (especially niacin), but less than whole wheat.
Antioxidants
Quality score: 20/100
Some carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), but not highly concentrated.
Prebiotic
Quality score: 62/100
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