Cornstarch calories
1 tablespoon · 8 g: about 30–30 kcal. 381 kcal per 100 g: 0.3 g protein, 91.3 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 30–30 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 381 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 91.3 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 0% · carbohydrate 100% · fat 0%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 169698. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Cornstarch: how many grams and calories in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is about 8 g on average and has about 30–30 kcal.
Cornstarch: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 381 kcal, 0.3 g of protein, 91.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat.
Cornstarch: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 tablespoon (8 g) has about 30 kcal: about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is medium (3.8 kcal per gram). Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
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