Cornmeal (Fine)
One level US cup of cornmeal weighs 138 g (4.9 oz). A tablespoon is 8.6 g. Per 100 g: 370 calories and 8.1 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.9 g | 0.1 oz | 10.7 | 0.23 g | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8.6 g | 0.3 oz | 31.8 | 0.7 g | 6.8 g | 0.31 g |
| ¼ cup | 34.5 g | 1.2 oz | 128 | 2.8 g | 27.3 g | 1.2 g |
| ⅓ cup | 46 g | 1.6 oz | 170 | 3.7 g | 36.3 g | 1.7 g |
| ½ cup | 69 g | 2.4 oz | 255 | 5.6 g | 54.5 g | 2.5 g |
| 1 cup | 138 g | 4.9 oz | 511 | 11.2 g | 109 g | 5 g |
| 2 cups | 276 g | 9.7 oz | 1,021 | 22.4 g | 218 g | 9.9 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 9% from protein, 83% from carbs and 9% from fat.
Cornmeal gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 9% from protein, 83% from carbs and 9% from fat. One cup (138 g) has 511 calories, 11.2 g protein and 10.1 g fiber.
How to measure
Fluff it, spoon it into the cup, and sweep the top flat with the back of a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30% extra.
For this ingredient: Spoon and level, like flour.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
- Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
- Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cornmeal?
One level US cup of cornmeal weighs about 138 g (4.9 oz). Spoon and level, like flour.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?
One level tablespoon weighs about 8.6 g, and one teaspoon about 2.9 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of cornmeal?
100 g has 8.1 g protein, 79 g carbs, 3.6 g fat and 370 calories.