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Nutritional Profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
We got 60 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- alpha-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Leucine (Amino Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 76.6 g | 21.7 g | 28 | 205 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.4 g | 1.8 g | 35 | 184 |
| Starch | 66 g | 18.7 g | 7 | 17 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 997 mg | 282.6 mg | 106 | 1925 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g | 487.6 mg | 60 | 1188 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 532 mg | 150.8 mg | 133 | 2295 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 3.7 g | 1 g | 92 | 1379 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 453 mg | 128.4 mg | 110 | 1828 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 129 | 1631 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 994 mg | 281.8 mg | 107 | 1877 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 86 | 980 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.7 g | 473.4 mg | 55 | 1105 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 119 | 904 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 635 mg | 180 mg | 19 | 410 |
| Arginine | 375 mg | 106.3 mg | 61 | 629 |
| Aspartic Acid | 546 mg | 154.8 mg | 51 | 569 |
| Cystine | 182 mg | 51.6 mg | 45 | 314 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.6 g | 447.9 mg | 63 | 484 |
| Glycine | 313 mg | 88.7 mg | 58 | 701 |
| Histidine | 260 mg | 73.7 mg | 32 | 749 |
| Isoleucine | 276 mg | 78.2 mg | 67 | 753 |
| Leucine | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 14 | 243 |
| Lysine | 219 mg | 62.1 mg | 55 | 776 |
| Methionine | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 44 | 783 |
| Phenylalanine | 411 mg | 116.5 mg | 53 | 655 |
| Proline | 676 mg | 191.6 mg | 48 | 480 |
| Serine | 416 mg | 117.9 mg | 54 | 673 |
| Threonine | 245 mg | 69.5 mg | 61 | 768 |
| Tryptophan | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 62 | 403 |
| Tyrosine | 229 mg | 64.9 mg | 51 | 812 |
| Valine | 380 mg | 107.7 mg | 57 | 678 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 2.4 g | 73 | 776 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 256 µg | 72.6 µg | 26 | 212 |
| Folate, food | 29 µg | 8.2 µg | 42 | 260 |
| Folate, total | 162 µg | 45.9 µg | 23 | 222 |
| Folic Acid | 133 µg | 37.7 µg | 20 | 146 |
| Niacin | 9.9 mg | 2.8 mg | 3 | 169 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 192 µg | 54.4 µg | 94 | 993 |
| Riboflavin | 805 µg | 228.2 µg | 2 | 192 |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 419.6 µg | 4 | 65 |
| Vitamin B6 | 475 µg | 134.7 µg | 13 | 507 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 63 µg | 17.9 µg | 3 | 402 |
| beta-Carotene | 97 µg | 27.5 µg | 19 | 1069 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 116 | 1029 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 214 IU | 60.7 IU | 6 | 826 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 57 | 702 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 23 | 407 |
| Copper, Cu | 209 µg | 59.3 µg | 72 | 640 |
| Iron, Fe | 8.5 mg | 2.4 mg | 4 | 234 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 40 | 227 |
| Manganese, Mn | 376 µg | 106.6 µg | 104 | 661 |
| Phosphorus, P | 231 mg | 65.5 mg | 52 | 433 |
| Potassium, K | 262 mg | 74.3 mg | 52 | 636 |
| Selenium, Se | 10.5 µg | 3 µg | 106 | 586 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 168 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 mg | 510.3 µg | 55 | 733 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 9.8 g | 2.8 g | 243 | 2182 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 41 | 512 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 363 kcal | 102.9 kcal | 27 | 325 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,520 kj | 430.9 kj | 15 | 154 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Masa (Yellow Corn Flour, Enriched)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 114.0 g | 4.0 oz |
2 Similar Cereal Grains or Pasta
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| Masa | No of Nutrients |
(White Corn Flour, Enriched) | 62 |
(White Corn Flour, Unenriched) | 61 |
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