Corn Starch

Moderate nutritional value

Refined maize starch (cornflour in the UK), used as a thickener.

Corn starch is the refined starch of maize, used to thicken sauces, gravies, custards and puddings and to lighten cakes and batters. A 10 g spoonful gives about 38 kcal, almost all of it starch, with virtually no protein, fat, fiber, vitamins or minerals. Stir it into cold liquid before adding it to hot food to avoid lumps; it thickens once the liquid comes close to a boil.

Quantity:

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 0.3g (0.3%)

Fat: 0.05g (0.1%)

Carbs: 91.3g (99.6%)

Fiber: 0.9g

Basic Nutritional Info

Nutrient	Value	DV
Protein	0.3g	0.5%
Fat	0.05g	0.1%
Carbs	91.3g	30.4%
Simple Sugars	31.95g	Estimate
Complex Carbs	58.45g	Estimate
Fiber	0.9g	3.6%
Water	8g	0.3%
Calories	381	16.9%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty Acid	Amount	Unit	DV
Saturated	0.01	g	0.1%
Monounsaturated	0.02	g	0.1%
Polyunsaturated	0.03	g	0.2%
Omega-3	0.009	g	Estimate
Omega-6	0.021	g	Estimate
Trans	0	g	0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

Compound	Amount	Unit
Selenium	2.8	mcg

Minerals

Mineral	Amount	Unit	DV
calcium	2	mg	0.2%
iron	0.47	mg	2.6%
magnesium	3	mg	0.8%
phosphorus	13	mg	1.9%
potassium	3	mg	0.1%
sodium	9	mg	0.4%
zinc	0.06	mg	0.5%
copper	0.05	mg	5.6%
manganese	0.053	mg	2.3%
selenium	2.8	mcg	5.1%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino Acid	Amount	Unit	DV	DIAAS
Histidine	8	mg	1.1%	97%
Isoleucine	10	mg	0.7%	64%
Leucine	36	mg	1.3%	114%
Lysine limiting	6	mg	0.3%	24%
Methionine	12	mg	1.1%	101%
Phenylalanine	23	mg	1.3%	108%
Threonine	9	mg	0.9%	70%
Tryptophan	1	mg	0.4%	29%
Valine	14	mg	0.8%	68%