Cornmeal

Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks

13 Allowed
4 Limited
8 Not Allowed

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

398kcalCalories
10.4gProtein
5.4gFat
76.9gCarbs
8.7gFiber
68.2gNet Carbs

Why Diets Disagree on Cornmeal

DASH classifies cornmeal as Allowed because it evaluates foods by sodium content and DASH serving targets. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 4 diets classify cornmeal as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet

AIP
Not Allowed
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Alkaline
Not Allowed
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Anti-Inflammatory
Limited
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Carnivore
Not Allowed
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DASH
Allowed
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Diabetic-Friendly
Limited
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Gluten-Free
Allowed
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Halal
Allowed
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High-Protein
Limited
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Keto
Not Allowed
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Kidney-Friendly
Allowed
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Kosher
Allowed
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Low-Carb
Not Allowed
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Low-Fat
Allowed
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Low-FODMAP
Allowed
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Low-Sodium
Allowed
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Mediterranean
Allowed
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Paleo
Not Allowed
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Pescatarian
Allowed
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Raw-Food
Not Allowed
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Sugar-Free
Limited
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Vegan
Allowed
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Vegetarian
Allowed
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Whole-Food
Allowed
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Whole30
Not Allowed
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