Masa harina is a corn flour made from corn that has been treated with lime (nixtamalization). It is the base for tortillas, tamales, and other Latin American dishes.
Nutritionally, masa harina is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 376 kcal, 76.7 g of carbohydrates, 7.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat, and 7.0 g of dietary fiber.
Masa harina is mixed with water to make dough. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Masa Harina?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry flour, before adding water. A cup weighing 115 g provides approximately 432 kcal using the stored 376 kcal/100 g. Cup weights are illustrative; weigh the dry flour for logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
376 kcal
76.7 g
7.6 g
4.3 g
1 cup
115 g
432.4 kcal
88.2 g
8.7 g
5 g
1/2 cup
58 g
218.1 kcal
44.5 g
4.4 g
2.5 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
376 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1573.5 kJ
Protein
7.5625 g
Carbohydrates
76.6895 g
Fat
4.34 g
Dietary fiber
7.038 g
Sodium
2.7 mg
Calcium
111.6 mg
Potassium
276.6 mg
Magnesium
93.3 mg
Iron
1.698 mg
Zinc
1.617 mg
Vitamin B1
0.2333 mg
Vitamin B3
1.692 mg
Vitamin B6
0.229 mg
Vitamin B7
4.683 µg
Questions and answers
Masa Harina nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in masa harina?
Masa harina provides about 376 calories per 100 g of dry flour. A cup weighing 115 g provides approximately 432 calories.
Is masa harina gluten-free?
Yes. Masa harina is made from corn and is naturally gluten-free.
Is masa harina high in carbs?
Yes. Masa harina provides about 76.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
