Calories in 1 Cup of Cornstarch

1 cup of cornstarch (128 g) has 488 calories. That is 24% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 117 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of cornstarch has 366 and 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch has 732 calories. Burning 488 calories takes about 87 minutes of brisk walking or 39 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cornstarch Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

488cal

in 1 cup of cornstarch (128 g)

Protein0.3 g0% of calories

Fat0.1 g0% of calories

Carbs117 g100% of calories

24% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cornstarch calories by serving size

Common amounts of cornstarch with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	191	0.1 g	0 g	46 g
1/2 cup	64 g	244	0.2 g	0 g	58 g
100g	100 g	381	0.3 g	0.1 g	91 g
4 oz	113 g	432	0.3 g	0.1 g	103 g
1 cup	128 g	488	0.3 g	0.1 g	117 g
200g	200 g	762	0.5 g	0.1 g	183 g

Cornstarch vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

Cornstarch381

Steel Cut Oats381

Oats379

Farro367

Oatmeal Made with Milk116

Instant Oatmeal68

Oatmeal64

Cornstarch: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of cornstarch?

1 cup of cornstarch weighs about 128 g and has 488 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of cornstarch?

1 cup of cornstarch has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of cornstarch?

1 cup of cornstarch has 117 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much cornstarch is 100 calories?

100 calories of cornstarch is 26 g, about 1/4 cup of cornstarch.

More about cornstarch

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169698. Original description: Cornstarch. Portion weights are USDA household measures.