Is cornmeal keto?
Cornmeal
Not keto No — cornmeal is not keto-friendly.
Ground corn for cornbread and breading — about 22 g net carbs per quarter cup.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup · 31 g- Net carbs
- 22g
- Calories
- 112kcal
- Protein
- 2.5g
- Fat
- 1.1g
- Total carbs
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 2.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 108%
1.1× the daily limit
About 7.2 g of cornmeal adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | 362 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 77 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Net carbs | 22 g | 70 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 3.6 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is cornmeal keto?
No — cornmeal is not keto-friendly. Ground corn for cornbread and breading — about 22 g net carbs per quarter cup.
How many net carbs are in cornmeal?
¼ cup (31 g) of cornmeal has about 22 g net carbs (24 g total carbs minus 2.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 70 g net carbs.
How much cornmeal can I eat on keto?
About 7.2 g of cornmeal adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 108% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cornmeal?
Try almond flour, pork rinds. See our full guide: keto flour substitutes.
