Cornflour

by Sainsbury's 500g in Corn starch Barcode 01889468
Average nutritional quality
Processed culinary ingredient
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Cornflour by Sainsbury's provides 359 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 21% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient). It is listed in the Corn starch category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 359 kcal 359 kcal 346
Total fat 0.6 g 0.6 g 1% 0.3 +72%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 1% 0.1 +86%
Carbohydrates 88 g 88 g 32% 85.1
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.5 g 0.6 −21%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0
Dietary fiber 0.5 g 0.5 g 2% 0.7 −30%
Protein 0.5 g 0.5 g 1% 0.4 +11%
Salt 0.2 g 0.2 g 0.5 −61%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 165 Corn starch products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other corn starch

Calories higher 26%
Sugars higher 26%
Salt higher 9%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 44%
Fiber top 63%

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

Ingredients

Cornflour (contains Sulphites)

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian
Allergens
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
May contain traces
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Product details

Quantity
500g
Serving size
1 serving (100 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01889468

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cornflour?

Cornflour contains 359 kcal per 100 g and about 359 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).

How much sugar is in Cornflour?

Cornflour has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cornflour healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.

Is Cornflour vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

What allergens does Cornflour contain?

According to the label data it contains: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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