Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, white

Plant foods · Grains · Cereal grains & pasta

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Macronutrients 61 / 100 How is this scored?

Composition

Energy

Protein 7.1 g · 28 kcal/100g
Fat 1.8 g · 16 kcal/100g
Carbs 79.5 g · 318 kcal/100g
Fiber 3.9 g
Water 11 g
Total energy 370 kcal

Energy is predominantly from carbs (88%); EFSA recommends 45–60% for a balanced diet

Fat quality 70 / 100 How is this scored?
Total fat
1.8g
Saturated
0.2g
Monounsat.
0.4g
Polyunsat.
0.8g
Omega-6
0.81g

Saturated fat is 0.5% of energy, within the WHO limit of 10%.

Protein quality 33 / 100 How is this scored?
Histidine 100%
Isoleucine 100%
Leucine 100%
Lysine 33%
Methionine + Cysteine 100%
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine 100%
Threonine 100%
Tryptophan 89%
Valine 100%

Limiting amino acid is Lysine (33% of FAO reference). Combining with complementary protein sources raises the overall score.

Micronutrients 32 / 100 How is this scored?

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0 µg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 µg
Vitamin E 0.1 mg
Vitamin K 0 µg
Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.0 mg
Pantothenic (B5) 0.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
Folate (B9) 30 µg
Vitamin B12 0.00 µg

Minerals

Calcium 3 mg
Iron 1.1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 99 mg
Potassium 142 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg
Copper 0.08 mg
Manganese 0.17 mg
Selenium 10.5 µg

Provides modest amounts of tracked micronutrients. Best is Selenium at 19% of EU NRV per 100 g.