Ingredient swap
Brown Rice vs Cornmeal
Brown Rice has 7.5 g protein and 367 calories per 100 g; cornmeal has 8.1 g and 370. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 1½ cup of cornmeal.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Cornmeal |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 367 | 370 |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 8.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 76.2 g | 79 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 7.3 gbetter |
| Sugar | 0.7 g | 0.6 gbetter |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 35 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 190 g | 138 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use cornmeal instead of brown rice?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 1½ cup of cornmeal.
Which has more protein?
Cornmeal, with 8.1 g per 100 g versus 7.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Brown Rice, with 367 calories per 100 g.