Average Chemical Composition of Starchy Foods

Water

Protein

Fat

Carbohydrates

Ash

Fuel val

Per

Per

Per

Per

Per

per lb.

Cent.

Cent.

Cent.

Cent.

Cent.

Calories.

Barley, granulated

10.9

7.5

0.9

79.8

0.9

1.660

Farina

10.9

4.1

.4

84.1

.5

1.660

Cornmeal, granulated

12.5

9.2

1.9

75.4

1.0

1.655

Hominy

11.8

8.3

.6

79.0

.3

1.650

Oatmeal

7.3

16.1

7.2

67.5

1.9

1.860

Rice

12.3

8.0

.3

79.0

.4

1.630

Rye meal

11.4

13.6

2.0

71.5

1.5

1.665

Macaroni

10.3

13.4

.9

74.1

1.3

1.665