Cornstarch Nutrition Facts: Calories, Macros & Label
Cornstarch has 30 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 7.3 g carbs per 1 tbsp (8 g) — full USDA nutrition data with %DV, per-100 g values, and the FDA label below.
The FDA Nutrition Facts label for cornstarch
This is what cornstarch looks like on an actual FDA Nutrition Facts panel: one serving of 1 tbsp (8 g) (8 g), with every value rounded exactly as 21 CFR 101.9 requires — the same rounding a compliance reviewer checks. Nutrient data is USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC ID 169698: Cornstarch).
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Cornstarch nutrition facts per serving and per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 1 tbsp (8 g) | % DV* | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | — | 381 |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | 0.1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 0mg |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% | 9mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7g | 3% | 91.3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% | 0.9g |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — | 0g |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% | 0g |
| Protein | 0g | — | 0.3g |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% | 0mcg |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% | 2mg |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% | 0.5mg |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% | 3mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA adult reference values). Per-serving values use the FDA's label rounding rules; per-100 g values are the unrounded USDA amounts.
Macronutrient breakdown
By calories, cornstarch is 0% fat, 100% carbohydrate and 0% protein (Atwater 9/4/4 factors, per 1 tbsp (8 g)).
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Cornstarch nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in cornstarch? Cornstarch has 30 calories per 1 tbsp (8 g) and 381 calories per 100 g, based on USDA data (Cornstarch).
How much protein is in cornstarch? Cornstarch has 0 g of protein per 1 tbsp (8 g), with 0 g of total fat and 7.3 g of carbohydrates.
Is cornstarch high in sodium? Cornstarch has 0.7 mg of sodium per 1 tbsp (8 g) (0% of the Daily Value) — the FDA treats 5% DV or less as low.
What is the serving size for cornstarch? These values use 1 tbsp (8 g) (8 g) — the standard USDA household measure. The per-100 g column converts to any portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release (public domain). FDC ID 169698 — Cornstarch. Serving: 1 tbsp (8 g) = 8 g (USDA household measure).
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