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Yellow Cornmeal

Yellow Cornmeal is ground dried maize used across many cuisines — think polenta in Italy, cornbread in the US, and makki ki roti in South Asia. It’s prized for its coarse texture, sweet corn flavor and versatility in batters, breads and porridges. Nutritionally, Yellow Cornmeal is primarily a carbohydrate ingredient but also provides a modest amount of protein and is a useful source of fiber, with about 7.3g per 100g. It contains some B vitamins and minerals like magnesium and can be a good gluten-free alternative when made from pure maize. While not particularly rich in protective plant compounds, Yellow Cornmeal offers a decent protein quality for a cereal and can contribute useful dietary fiber when included as part of a varied diet.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.15€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B+

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Cornmeal.

Calories

370 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

8.1 g

16% RDI

Fat

3.9 g

0.7g sat fat

Carbs

79 g

29% RDI

Sugar

0.6 g

1% RDI

Fiber

7.3 g

24% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B+ · 7.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Yellow Cornmeal healthy?

Yes, Yellow Cornmeal is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B+. It is a good source of dietary fiber (7.3g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Yellow Cornmeal?

Yellow Cornmeal is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Yellow Cornmeal gluten free?

Yes, Yellow Cornmeal is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Yellow Cornmeal?

100g of Yellow Cornmeal contains 370 kcal, 8.1g protein, 79.4g carbohydrates, 3.9g fat, and 7.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Yellow Cornmeal vegan?

Yes, Yellow Cornmeal is vegan.

Q.06Is Yellow Cornmeal lactose free?

Yes, Yellow Cornmeal is lactose free.

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