Calories in
corn bran, crude
224 kcal per 100 g Corn bran, crude contains 224 calories per 100 grams, or about 170 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 8.4 g protein, 85.6 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 89% carbohydrate, 9% protein, 2% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 76.0 g | 170 | 6.4 g | 65.1 g | 0.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 224 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 85.6 g | 65.1 g |
| Fibre | 79.0 g | 60.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 7.0 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Potassium | 44.0 mg | 33.4 mg |
| Calcium | 42.0 mg | 31.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.0 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 4.7 g | 3.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170289). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How corn bran, crude compares
Among the 49 cereal grains and pasta items on this site, corn bran, crude ranks 36 of 49 by calorie density, against a category average of 291 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (170 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 35 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in corn bran, crude?
Corn bran, crude contains 224 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 170 calories per cup. It also provides 8.4 g of protein, 85.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of corn bran, crude?
By calories, corn bran, crude is roughly 89% carbohydrate, 9% protein and 2% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 35 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the corn bran, crude I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within cereal grains and pasta.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Corn bran, crude". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.