Calories in Corn Flour (Cornstarch)

Corn Flour (Cornstarch) has about 30 calories per 1 tbsp (8 g), with 0 g protein, 7.3 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 381 kcal.

Mostly carbs
30kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (8 g)
0g
Protein · 1 tbsp (8 g)
7.3g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (8 g)
0g
Fat · 1 tbsp (8 g)
Carbs 100%Protein 0%Fat 0%share of calories

Corn Flour (Cornstarch) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (8 g)30 kcal0 g7.3 g0 g
1 tsp (3 g)11 kcal0 g2.7 g0 g
100 g381 kcal0.3 g91.3 g0.1 g

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Corn Flour (Cornstarch) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (8 g)
Calories381 kcal30 kcal
Protein0.3 g0 g
Carbohydrates91.3 g7.3 g
Fat0.1 g0 g
Fibre0.9 g0.1 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium9 mg1 mg
Calcium2 mg0 mg
Iron0.5 mg0 mg
Potassium3 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Corn Flour (Cornstarch) healthy?

  • ●Corn Flour (Cornstarch) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 381 kcal per 100 g. About 100% of its calories come from carbs, 0% from protein and 0% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (8 g) already adds 30 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (0 g in 1 tbsp (8 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (8 g) (30 kcal) takes about 6 min of brisk walking or 3 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Corn Flour (Cornstarch): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Corn Flour (Cornstarch)?

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One serving of Corn Flour (Cornstarch), 1 tbsp (8 g), has roughly 30 calories, with 0 g protein, 7.3 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Corn Flour (Cornstarch)?

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100 g of Corn Flour (Cornstarch) has 381 kcal, with 0.3 g protein, 91.3 g carbs, 0.1 g fat, 0.9 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Corn Flour (Cornstarch)?

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Corn Flour (Cornstarch) has 0.3 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tbsp (8 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.

Is Corn Flour (Cornstarch) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 381 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (8 g) adds 30 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Corn Flour (Cornstarch)?

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Burning roughly 30 kcal takes about 6 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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