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How Many Calories in Cornstarch?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 108 kcal | 0.1g |
| 100g | 381 kcal | 0.3g |
| 1 cup | 488 kcal | 0.4g |
A cornstarch contains 381 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (128g) provides about 488 calories. Cornstarch is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cornstarch Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (128g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal | 488 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3g | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 91.3g | 116.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 0.9g | 1.2g |
| Sodium | 9.0mg | 12mg |
| Potassium | 3.0mg | 4mg |
| Calcium | 2.0mg | 3mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 4µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in carbohydrates (33% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 19% DV
- Protein: 1% DV
- Carbohydrates: 33% DV
- Fibre: 3% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 0% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 5% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking cornstarch
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cornstarch per 100g?
Cornstarch contains 381 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cornstarch high in calories?
A 1 cup of cornstarch (128g) has around 488 calories — roughly 24% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cornstarch good for weight loss?
Cornstarch is fairly calorie-dense at 381 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup provides about 488 calories.
How much protein is in cornstarch?
Cornstarch contains 0.3g of protein per 100g.
Is cornstarch a good source of fibre?
Cornstarch is relatively low in fibre at 0.9g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cornstarch compare to gravy, chicken, dry?
Cornstarch has 381 calories per 100g, close to gravy, chicken, dry at 381 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of cornstarch for 20g of protein?
With 0.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 6667g of cornstarch to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to cornstarch by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornstarch (this page) | 381 kcal | 0.3g | 91.3g | 0.1g |
| Gravy, Chicken, Dry | 381 kcal | 11.3g | 62.1g | 9.7g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Quaker, King Vitaman | 381 kcal | 6.4g | 83.8g | 3.4g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Kellogg, Kellogg'S Rice Krispies | 381 kcal | 6.8g | 85.0g | 2.0g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola | 381 kcal | 7.9g | 79.4g | 4.7g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Kellogg, Kellogg'S Low Fat Granola with Raisins | 381 kcal | 9.0g | 80.1g | 5.2g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Rice Crunchins | 381 kcal | 4.8g | 81.0g | 2.4g |
More kit for cornstarch tracking
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.