Yellow cornmeal
Medium GI
GL 79.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 53 per 100 g
- Low added sugar
- High glycemic load
Yellow cornmeal has a glycemic index of 69, higher than plain Cornmeal (68). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 79.5.
Updated Oct 14, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 362 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low added sugar
- Low sodium
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- Moderate processing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow cornmeal?
Yellow cornmeal has a glycemic index of 69 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 79.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 53.
Is Yellow cornmeal good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow cornmeal has a medium glycemic index (69). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cooked Quinoa.
Which form of Cornmeal has the lowest glycemic load?
Yellow cornmeal has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cornmeal in this database (53 per 100 g).
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