Cornmeal

Cornmeal

Cornmeal is kernels of corn that have been dried and ground. There are two methods of grinding.

The old-fashioned water-ground (also called stone-ground) method retains some of the hull and germ of the corn. The newer style-and less nutritious method- of milling is done by huge steel rollers that remove the husk and germ almost completely.

Cornmeal is available in fine, medium or coarse varieties.

Glycemic Index=69
Glycemic Load=9

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Gluten, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes

Selecting and Storing

Stone-ground (also known as water-ground) cornmeal is more nutritious, but because it has its germ layer it won't keep as long and should be stored (up to 4 months) in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tbsp(s) CORNMEAL,WHOLE-GRAIN,YEL

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 34.71

Calories: 54

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.54 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.08 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.14 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.25 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	7 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	11.5 g	*
Sugars	0.1 g	*
Fiber	1.1 g	*
Protein	1.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	32.1 IU	1%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.06 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.05 mg	0%
Folate	3.8 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.54 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	0.9 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.52 mg	3%
Magnesium	19 mg	5%
Manganese	0.07 mg	4%
Phosphorous	36.2 mg	4%
Potassium	43 mg	1%
Selenium	2.3 mcg	3%
Sodium	5.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.27 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	9.4 mcg
Beta-carotene	14.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	203.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).