Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal)
Ground corn with modest fiber gives a fairly high, quick glucose curve.
FatTonic Facts
Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal) · per serving 1 cup cooked (240g)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 19 | −41.8 |
| Sugar (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Processing | minimal | −8.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | +3.2 |
| Protein (g) | 3 | +2.1 |
| Glycemic index | 68 | |
| Carbs (g) | 30 | |
| Fat (g) | 1 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 2708374 (Cornmeal mush, no added fat), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 240 g): carbs 12.5, sugar 0.3, fiber 0.6, protein 1.1, fat 0.3 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 19 set it, −41.8 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2708374.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal) scores 56, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 31% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does polenta (cooked cornmeal) spike insulin?
Glycemic load 19 for 1 cup cooked (240g); FatTonic Score 56/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is polenta (cooked cornmeal) good for fat loss?
Moderate (56/100): polenta (cooked cornmeal) is neutral for fat-burning.