Corn starch

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Corn starch

in Corn starch Barcode 7411000342497
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed culinary ingredient
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Corn starch provides 383 kcal per 100 g, with 17 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 2573% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient). It is listed in the Corn starch category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
17 g · Moderate
Salt
2.3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 383 kcal 346 +11%
Total fat 0 g 0.3 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 93.6 g 85.1 +10%
Total sugars 17 g 0.6 +2573%
Protein 0 g 0.4 −100%
Salt 2.3 g 0.5 +403%

Category average across 165 Corn starch products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other corn starch

Calories higher 1%
Sugars higher 2%
Salt higher 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

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Guatemala
Barcode
7411000342497

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Corn starch?

Corn starch contains 383 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Corn starch?

Corn starch has 17 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Corn starch healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 2 — processed culinary ingredient. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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