Corn Flour vs Wheat Flour: Which is Better? 🤔

Corn and wheat are two of the most common staple foods on earth. ^[1]

People with gluten sensitivity, prefer corn or rice, instead of wheat.

Many people want to know the differences between them. 🤔

So, in this article, I will talk about corn flour vs wheat flour: which is better for you? 🧐

Table of Contents

• Key Highlights
• Corn Flour
• Wheat Flour
• Corn Flour vs Wheat Flour: Which is Better?
• The Final Word
• FAQs
• References

Corn Flour

Corn flour and corn starch: there are two different things. 😮

Corn flour is made from grounding whole corn kernels, while cornstarch is made from grounding only the starchy part (endosperm).

Corn flour is an excellent alternative to wheat flour for those who can’t digest wheat due to gluten. 

Because, corn is gluten-free, rich in fiber, antioxidant, and easy to digest. 😃

But corn usually produced with genetic modification to cut off the production cost.

GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) crops are growing concern for scientific community.

GMO crops are high in phytic acid that hinders our body from absorbing essential nutrients. ^[2] 😔 

Summary: Organic corn flour is good. You can replace wheat flour with organic corn flour safely.

Wheat Flour

Wheat is one of the world’s most commonly consumed cereal grains.

Wheat flour is a powder made from grinding the wheat. 🌾

Almost all baked good’s main ingredient is wheat flour.

But due to its gluten content, wheat face many controversies.

Gluten is actually a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It acts as a glue that helps foods maintain their shape. 🍞

But people with celiac disease can’t tolerate gluten. It’s presence in the bloodstream triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine, which interfere to nutrient absorption. ^[3]

There are two types of wheat flour. One type made after removing wheat bran and germ, while whole wheat flour is obtained by grinding the entire wheat kernel. ^[4]

Summary: Whole wheat flour is good if you don’t have gluten sensitivity.

Corn Flour vs Wheat Flour: Which is Better?

Both are good.

Nutrition point of view, corn has many advantages.

Corn flour have fewer calories, sodium and carbs, but more fiber. They’re also gluten-free. ^[5]

But if you talk about, whole wheat flour, it is better than corn flour, because of more protein, vitamins, and minerals content. ^[6]

If you can digest wheat flour foods, eat them.

But if not, try corn flour. 

But remember, don’t purchase corn from supermarket, because they often contain GMO crops. Otherwise, look for “Non-GMO Project Verified” label on product packaging. 

In reality, there is a little nutritional difference between them to worry about. ^[7]

Summary: From nutrition point of view, whole wheat flour is the winner with slightly more nutrients. But if you can’t tolerate wheat, choose corn.

The Final Word

Corn Flour vs Wheat Flour is a doubt of many people.

You can add both in a balanced diet.

However, if you have any health conditions, talk to your dietician and follow their advice.

Otherwise, both are good.

FAQs

Some frequently asked questions about this topic.

References

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1. National Geographic: Grain. Accessed 14 October 2021.
2. PubMed: Phytate in foods and significance for humans: food sources, intake, processing, bioavailability, protective role and analysis. Accessed 14 October 2021.
3. Harvard Health Publishing: Going gluten-free just because? Here’s what you need to know. Accessed 14 October 2021.
4. 24 Mantra: Difference between whole wheat flour and regular wheat flour. Accessed 14 October 2021.
5. WebMD: Differences Between Corn vs. Flour Tortillas. Accessed 14 October 2021.
6. NutritionValue: Compare nutritional values. Accessed 14 October 2021.
7. LiveStrong: Wheat and Corn Are More Nutritious Than They Get Credit For. Accessed 14 October 2021.