Corn flour vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Corn flour, whole-grain, blue (harina de maiz morado) — 8.75g vs 0.918g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Corn flour, whole-grain, blue (harina de maiz morado) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Corn flour | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 364 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.8 g | 10.6 g | +3% |
| Protein | 8.75 g | 0.918 g | +853% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.09 g | 0.494 g | +931% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.9 g | 87.3 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.40 g | 4.83 g | +74% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | 0.051 mg | +212% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.230 mg | 0.068 mg | +241% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.60 mg | 0.600 mg | +333% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.550 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.470 mg | 0.050 mg | +842% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 74.6 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.74 mg | 3.99 mg | -56% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 110 mg | 33.6 mg | +228% |
| Phosphorus, P | 263 mg | 39.2 mg | +570% |
| Potassium, K | 381 mg | 198 mg | +93% |
| Sodium, Na | 5.00 mg | 13.1 mg | -62% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.24 mg | 0.410 mg | +446% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.154 mg | 0.077 mg | +101% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.540 mg | 0.395 mg | +37% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 357 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 359 kcal | |
| Energy | 1524 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 0.157 g | |
| Ash | 1.44 g | 0.715 g | +101% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | — | 7.66 g | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | — | 6.27 g | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | — | 1.39 g | |
| Beta-glucan | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 68.0 g | 79.7 g | -15% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 2.53 ug | |
| Biotin | — | 0.519 ug | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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