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Corn grain nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Corn grain, yellow
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Corn grain

Corn grain
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
52 (low)
Glycemic load 58 (high)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 365 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 67 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (166 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3 (acidic)
TOP 8% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 91% of foods
TOP 13% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 87% of foods
TOP 14% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 86% of foods
TOP 19% Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 81% of foods

Corn grain calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 365
Calories in 1 cup 606 166 g

Corn grain Glycemic index (GI)

52

Corn grain Glycemic load (GL)

58

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 102% 91% 90% 25% 4.6% 60% 105% 63% 85%
Calcium: 21mg of 1,000mg 2.1%
Iron: 8.1mg of 8mg 102%
Magnesium: 381mg of 420mg 91%
Phosphorus: 630mg of 700mg 90%
Potassium: 861mg of 3,400mg 25%
Sodium: 105mg of 2,300mg 4.6%
Zinc: 6.6mg of 11mg 60%
Copper: 0.94mg of 1mg 105%
Manganese: 1.5mg of 2mg 63%
Selenium: 47µg of 55µg 85%

Mineral chart - relative view

127 mg
TOP 13%
0.31 mg
TOP 24%
2.7 mg
TOP 25%
210 mg
TOP 34%
2.2 mg
TOP 37%
0.49 mg
TOP 38%
287 mg
TOP 40%
16 µg
TOP 53%
35 mg
TOP 77%
7 mg
TOP 85%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 13% 9.8% 0% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 14% 0% 0% 0.75%
Vitamin A: 642IU of 5,000IU 13%
Vitamin E: 1.5mg of 15mg 9.8%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.2mg of 1mg 96%
Vitamin B2: 0.6mg of 1mg 46%
Vitamin B3: 11mg of 16mg 68%
Vitamin B5: 1.3mg of 5mg 25%
Vitamin B6: 1.9mg of 1mg 144%
Folate: 57µg of 400µg 14%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.9µg of 120µg 0.75%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.62 mg
TOP 19%
0.39 mg
TOP 22%
214 IU
TOP 33%
0.2 mg
TOP 45%
3.6 mg
TOP 45%
19 µg
TOP 49%
0.49 mg
TOP 57%
0.42 mg
TOP 64%
0.3 µg
TOP 84%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

10% 5% 73% 11% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 19%
9.4 g of 50 g
9.4 g (19% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.7 g of 65 g
4.7 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
74.3 g of 300 g
74.3 g (25% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
10.4 g of 2,000 g
10.4 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.2 g
1.2 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 72% 101% 72% 127% 38% 56% 79% 79% 123%
Tryptophan: 201mg of 280mg 72%
Threonine: 1062mg of 1,050mg 101%
Isoleucine: 1011mg of 1,400mg 72%
Leucine: 3465mg of 2,730mg 127%
Lysine: 795mg of 2,100mg 38%
Methionine: 591mg of 1,050mg 56%
Phenylalanine: 1389mg of 1,750mg 79%
Valine: 1431mg of 1,820mg 79%
Histidine: 861mg of 700mg 123%

Fat type information

16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.2 g

Fiber content ratio for Corn grain

10% 89%
Sugar: 0.64 g
Fiber: 7.3 g
Other: 66 g

All nutrients for Corn grain per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 365kcal 18% 21% 7.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 9.4g 22% 46% 3.3 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 4.7g 7% 52% 7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 67g N/A 9% 1.2 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 74g 25% 8% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 127mg 30% 13% 1.1 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 7mg 1% 85% 17.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 287mg 8% 40% 2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 2.7mg 34% 25% Equal to Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0.64g N/A 69% 14 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 7.3g 29% 14% 3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.31mg 35% 24% 2.2 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.2mg 20% 37% 2.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 210mg 30% 34% 1.2 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 35mg 2% 77% 14 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 11µg 1% 50%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3% 57% 3 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.49mg 21% 38%
Selenium 16µg 28% 53%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 32% 22% 1.4 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 15% 45% 1.5 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.6mg 23% 45% 2.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8% 64% 2.7 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.62mg 48% 19% 5.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0% 84% 338.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 19µg 5% 49% 3.2 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.67g 3% 66% 8.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g N/A 61% 7.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.2g N/A 30% 21.8 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0% 83% 4.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.35mg 0% 76% 2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.34mg 0% 79% 2.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.2mg 0% 71% 2.1 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.27mg 0% 82% 1.7 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.2mg 0% 75% 2.1 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.46mg 0% 77% 1.4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.48mg 0% 76% 4.3 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.29mg 0% 75% 2.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
7.3%
Total Fat 4.7g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.67g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.5%
Sodium 35mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 74g
29%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 9.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 7mg 0.7%

Iron 2.7mg 34%

Potassium 287mg 8.4%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Corn grain nutrition infographic

Corn grain nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.