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Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Calories

Traditional cornmeal porridge, low fat, moderate carbs, source of fiber and B vitamins

CALORIES

85kcal

68medium

POTASSIUM

30mg

FIBER

1.5g

Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

18.5g

· 86%

Protein

2.1g

· 10%

Fat

0.4g

· 4%

Fiber

1.5g

Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

0.07mg · 6% DV

0.7mg · 4% DV

0.05mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

18mg · 3% DV

Magnesium

7mg · 2% DV

Selenium

0.7µg · 1% DV

Potassium ⭐

30mg · 1% DV

Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.06g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.11g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.19g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).

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Mamaliga (cornmeal porridge) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in mamaliga (cornmeal porridge)?

Mamaliga provides 85 calories per 100 g. That serving contains 18.5 g of carbohydrates, 2.1 g of protein, and 0.4 g of fat.

Does mamaliga have a high glycemic index?

Mamaliga has a glycemic index of 68. It provides 1.5 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.