FiberKit
How much fiber is in whole-grain cornmeal?
2.3 gfiber in ¼ cup, dry (31 g)
That’s 8% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source. It still adds up over a day.
- Per serving
- 2.3 g
- Daily Value
- 8%
- Per 100 g
- 7.3 g
- In grains and cereals
- #31 of 55
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 0.2 g (8%)Insoluble 2.1 g (92%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Sweet corn, grits, corn tortillas, corn flakes, air-popped popcorn and microwave popcorn count as the same plant.
Compared with other grains and cereals
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fiber One cereal⅔ cup | ⅔ cup | 18 g | 64% | |
| 2 | All-Bran cereal⅔ cup | ⅔ cup | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| 3 | Bulgur1 cup, cooked | 1 cup, cooked | 8.2 g | 29% | No split data |
| 4 | Raisin bran1 cup | 1 cup | 8.1 g | 29% | No split data |
| 5 |  Chickpea pasta (dry)2 oz, dry | 2 oz, dry | 8 g | 29% | |
| 31 |  Cornmeal, whole-grain¼ cup, dry | ¼ cup, dry | 2.3 g | 8% |
Questions
How much fiber is in whole-grain cornmeal?
Whole-grain cornmeal has 2.3 g of fiber in ¼ cup, dry (31 g), 8% of the Daily Value. That’s 7.3 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is whole-grain cornmeal high in fiber?
Not especially. One serving gives 8% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source.
Is the fiber in whole-grain cornmeal soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 0.2 g of soluble and 2.1 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 8% soluble.
How does whole-grain cornmeal compare with other grains and cereals?
It ranks #31 of 55 grains and cereals in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Fiber One cereal leads with 18 g in ⅔ cup.
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169697. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.