How many calories are in one tablespoon of cornstarch?

Cornstarch has 30 calories per tablespoon or 375 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one tablespoon of cornstarch?

Cornstarch is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in cornstarch?

Cornstarch is a source of carbohydrates.

Vegan Food with Nutrition Similar to Cornstarch

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Similar to Cornstarch

A common grain, cornstarch has significant amounts of dietary fiber. One tablespoon of cornstarch contains about 30 calories.

Several foods are similar nutritionally to cornstarch, including white sugar, honey and brown sugar.

We compared the key nutrients in cornstarch (dietary fiber) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

sweets: White Sugar, Brown Sugar

fruits: Honey, Raisins, Dates, Granny Smith Apple, Apple, Pears, Cherries, Figs, Goji Berry, Peach

plants and vegetables: Balsamic Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Ketchup

nuts, grains and legumes: Flour, , White Rice, Cornmeal, Barley

The details of the top vegan 20 foods most nutritionally similar to cornstarch are below.

sweets

White Sugar

Similarity: > 95%

White sugar is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, white sugar contains more riboflavin than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and white sugar:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		White Sugar (36 servings)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber and iron than white sugar by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	387
0	sugar (G)	100
0.26	protein (G)	0
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
2	calcium (MG)	1
0.47	iron (MG)	0.05
3	potassium (MG)	2
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.02

0.985 | 0.985 | 0.63 Complete Comparison:
White Sugar vs. Cornstarch

Brown Sugar

Similarity: > 95%

Brown sugar is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, brown sugar contains more calcium, potassium, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and brown sugar:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Brown Sugar (33 tsps)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than brown sugar by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	380
0	sugar (G)	97
0.26	protein (G)	0.12
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
2	calcium (MG)	83
0.47	iron (MG)	0.71
3	potassium (MG)	133
0	niacin (MG)	0.11
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	1

0.963 | 0.963 | 0.93 Complete Comparison:
Brown Sugar vs. Cornstarch

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to cornstarch. Honey, raisins, dates, granny smith apple and apple are all high in dietary fiber.

Honey

Similarity: > 95%

Honey is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, honey contains more potassium, riboflavin and Vitamin B6 than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and honey:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Honey (about 1/4 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.2

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than honey by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	304
0	sugar (G)	82
0.26	protein (G)	0.3
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.5
2	calcium (MG)	6
0.47	iron (MG)	0.42
3	potassium (MG)	52
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0	niacin (MG)	0.12
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.07
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.02
0	folate (UG)	2

0.982 | 0.982 | 0.74 Complete Comparison:
Honey vs. Cornstarch

Raisins

Similarity: 58%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, raisins are also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, raisins contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, calcium and iron than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and raisins:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Raisins (5/8 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	6.8

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	296
0.26	protein (G)	2.5
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.18
0	Vitamin C (MG)	5.4
2	calcium (MG)	28
0.47	iron (MG)	2.6
3	potassium (MG)	825
0	thiamin (MG)	0.11
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.18
0	niacin (MG)	1.1
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.05
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.19
0	folate (UG)	3

0.581 | 0.581 | 2.29 Complete Comparison:
Raisins vs. Cornstarch

Dates

Similarity: 57%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, dates are also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, dates contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium and iron than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and dates:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Dates (4 dates)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	6.7

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	277
0	sugar (G)	66
0.26	protein (G)	1.8
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin A (UG)	7
2	calcium (MG)	64
0.47	iron (MG)	0.9
3	potassium (MG)	696
0	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0	niacin (MG)	1.6
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.81
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.25
0	folate (UG)	15

0.567 | 0.567 | 2.29 Complete Comparison:
Dates vs. Cornstarch

Granny Smith Apple

Similarity: < 50%

Granny smith apple contains nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, granny smith apple contains more dietary fiber, potassium, thiamin and riboflavin than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and granny smith apple:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Granny Smith Apple (7/8 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8

However, cornstarch does contain more than granny smith apple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	58
0	sugar (G)	9.6
0.26	protein (G)	0.44
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin A (UG)	5
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
2	calcium (MG)	5
0.47	iron (MG)	0.15
3	potassium (MG)	120
0	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.13
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	3

0.481 | 0.481 | 0.49 Complete Comparison:
Granny Smith Apple vs. Cornstarch

Apple

Similarity: < 50%

Apple contains nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, apple contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and potassium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and apple:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Apple (3/4 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4

However, cornstarch does contain more than apple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	52
0	sugar (G)	10
0.26	protein (G)	0.26
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.03
0	Vitamin C (MG)	4.6
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
2	calcium (MG)	6
0.47	iron (MG)	0.12
3	potassium (MG)	107
0	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.09
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	3

0.474 | 0.474 | 0.5 Complete Comparison:
Apple vs. Cornstarch

Pears

Similarity: < 50%

Pears contain nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, pears contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and riboflavin than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and pears:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Pears (3/4 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	3.1

However, cornstarch does contain more than pears by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	57
0	sugar (G)	9.8
0.26	protein (G)	0.36
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.02
0	Vitamin C (MG)	4.3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.12
2	calcium (MG)	9
0.47	iron (MG)	0.18
3	potassium (MG)	116
0	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.16
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.05
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
0	folate (UG)	7

0.455 | 0.455 | 0.58 Complete Comparison:
Pears vs. Cornstarch

Cherries

Similarity: < 50%

Cherries contain nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, cherries contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and cherries:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Cherries (3/4 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.1

However, cornstarch does contain more than cherries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	63
0	sugar (G)	13
0.26	protein (G)	1.1
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.04
0	Vitamin C (MG)	7
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.07
2	calcium (MG)	13
0.47	iron (MG)	0.36
3	potassium (MG)	222
0	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.15
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
0	folate (UG)	4

0.42 | 0.42 | 0.73 Complete Comparison:
Cherries vs. Cornstarch

Figs

Similarity: < 50%

Figs contain nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, figs contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and calcium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and figs:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Figs (1.5 large)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.9

However, cornstarch does contain more than figs by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	74
0	sugar (G)	16
0.26	protein (G)	0.75
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.06
0	Vitamin C (MG)	2
0	Vitamin A (UG)	7
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.11
2	calcium (MG)	35
0.47	iron (MG)	0.37
3	potassium (MG)	232
0	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0	niacin (MG)	0.4
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.3
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
0	folate (UG)	6

0.414 | 0.414 | 0.96 Complete Comparison:
Figs vs. Cornstarch

Goji Berry

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, goji berry is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, goji berry contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and goji berry:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Goji Berry (18 tbsps)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	13

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	349
0	sugar (G)	46
0.26	protein (G)	14
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	48
2	calcium (MG)	190
0.47	iron (MG)	6.8
3	potassium (MG)	0

0.406 | 0.406 | 2.51 Complete Comparison:
Goji Berry vs. Cornstarch

Peach

Similarity: < 50%

Peach contains nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, peach contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium and thiamin than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and peach:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Peach (5/8 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.5

However, cornstarch does contain more than peach by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	42
0.26	protein (G)	0.91
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	4.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	24
2	calcium (MG)	4
0.47	iron (MG)	0.34
3	potassium (MG)	122
0	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.81
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.15
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
0	folate (UG)	6

0.379 | 0.379 | 0.65 Complete Comparison:
Peach vs. Cornstarch

plants and vegetables

Balsamic Vinegar

Similarity: 65%

Balsamic vinegar contains nutrients similar to cornstarch, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, balsamic vinegar contains more calcium and potassium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and balsamic vinegar:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Balsamic Vinegar (6 tbsps)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	88
0	sugar (G)	15
0.26	protein (G)	0.49
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0
2	calcium (MG)	27
0.47	iron (MG)	0.72
3	potassium (MG)	112

0.65 | 0.65 | 0.39 Complete Comparison:
Balsamic Vinegar vs. Cornstarch

Vanilla Extract

Similarity: 52%

Vanilla extract is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, vanilla extract contains more calcium, potassium, riboflavin and niacin than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and vanilla extract:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Vanilla Extract (24 tsps)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than vanilla extract by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	288
0	sugar (G)	13
0.26	protein (G)	0.06
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.01
2	calcium (MG)	11
0.47	iron (MG)	0.12
3	potassium (MG)	148
0	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
0	niacin (MG)	0.43
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.04
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03

0.517 | 0.517 | 0.62 Complete Comparison:
Vanilla Extract vs. Cornstarch

Ketchup

Similarity: < 50%

Ketchup is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, ketchup contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and calcium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and ketchup:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Ketchup (6 tbsps)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.3

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than ketchup by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	101
0	sugar (G)	21
0.26	protein (G)	1
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.01
0	Vitamin C (MG)	4.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	26
0	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
2	calcium (MG)	15
0.47	iron (MG)	0.35
3	potassium (MG)	281
0	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.17
0	niacin (MG)	1.4
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.05
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.16
0	folate (UG)	9

0.408 | 0.408 | 1.15 Complete Comparison:
Ketchup vs. Cornstarch

nuts, grains and legumes

Several seeds or grains offer similar nutrients to cornstarch including flour, , white rice, cornmeal and barley.

Flour

Similarity: 54%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, flour is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, flour contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and flour:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Flour (3/4 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.7

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	364
0	sugar (G)	0.27
0.26	protein (G)	10
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.16
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.06
2	calcium (MG)	15
0.47	iron (MG)	1.2
3	potassium (MG)	107
0	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0	niacin (MG)	1.3
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.44
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	26

0.539 | 0.539 | 2.68 Complete Comparison:
Flour vs. Cornstarch

Similarity: < 50%

is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and iron than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and :

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		(5/8 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	7.3

A higher water content, is less nutritionally dense than cornstarch. Cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	365
0	sugar (G)	0.64
0.26	protein (G)	9.4
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.67
0	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.49
2	calcium (MG)	7
0.47	iron (MG)	2.7
3	potassium (MG)	287
0	thiamin (MG)	0.39
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.2
0	niacin (MG)	3.6
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.42
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.62
0	folate (UG)	19

0.472 | 0.472 | 0 Complete Comparison:
vs. Cornstarch

White Rice

Similarity: < 50%

White rice is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, white rice contains more protein, iron, thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and white rice:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		White Rice (1/2 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.3

However, cornstarch does contain more dietary fiber than white rice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	130
0.26	protein (G)	2.4
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.06
2	calcium (MG)	3
0.47	iron (MG)	1.5
3	potassium (MG)	29
0	thiamin (MG)	0.17
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0	niacin (MG)	1.8
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.41
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
0	folate (UG)	58

0.421 | 0.421 | 1.4 Complete Comparison:
White Rice vs. Cornstarch

Cornmeal

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, cornmeal is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cornmeal contains more dietary fiber, protein and Vitamin E than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and cornmeal:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Cornmeal (7/8 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	9.4

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	384
0	sugar (G)	1.6
0.26	protein (G)	9.9
0.01	saturated fat (G)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.37
2	calcium (MG)	6
0.47	iron (MG)	3
3	potassium (MG)	322
0	thiamin (MG)	0.3
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0	niacin (MG)	2.5
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.6
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.59
0	folate (UG)	34

0.413 | 0.413 | 4.2 Complete Comparison:
Cornmeal vs. Cornstarch

Barley

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than cornstarch, barley is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, barley contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium than cornstarch.

For 100 grams of cornstarch and barley:

Cornstarch (3/4 cup)		Barley (1/2 cup)
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	16

However, cornstarch

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

381	calories (KCAL)	352
0	sugar (G)	0.8
0.26	protein (G)	9.9
0.01	saturated fat (G)	0.24
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
2	calcium (MG)	29
0.47	iron (MG)	2.5
3	potassium (MG)	280
0	thiamin (MG)	0.19
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.11
0	niacin (MG)	4.6
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.28
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.26
0	folate (UG)	23

0.404 | 0.404 | 4.82 Complete Comparison:
Barley vs. Cornstarch

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