Corn nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Corn
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Corn glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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52 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 14 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26770180 – 53 | 53 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 96 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 19 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup cut (149 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. | -0.8 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 | 13 mg |
Corn calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 96 | |
| Calories in 1 cup cut | 143 | 149 g |
| Calories in 1 baby ear | 8 | 8 g |
Corn Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Corn glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Corn Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
789IU of 5,000IU
16%
Vitamin E:
0.27mg of 15mg
1.8%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
17mg of 90mg
18%
Vitamin B1:
0.28mg of 1mg
23%
Vitamin B2:
0.17mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B3:
5mg of 16mg
32%
Vitamin B5:
2.4mg of 5mg
48%
Vitamin B6:
0.42mg of 1mg
32%
Folate:
69µg of 400µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
87mg of 550mg
16%
Vitamin K:
1.2µg of 120µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 7%
3.4 g of 50 g
3.4 g (7% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.5 g of 65 g
1.5 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
21 g of 300 g
21 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
73.4 g of 2,000 g
73.4 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.7 g
0.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
69mg of 280mg
25%
Threonine:
399mg of 1,050mg
38%
Isoleucine:
399mg of 1,400mg
29%
Leucine:
1074mg of 2,730mg
39%
Lysine:
423mg of 2,100mg
20%
Methionine:
207mg of 1,050mg
20%
Phenylalanine:
465mg of 1,750mg
27%
Valine:
573mg of 1,820mg
31%
Histidine:
273mg of 700mg
39%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.6 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
7.2 g
Sucrose:
2.7 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Corn
Sugar:
4.5 g
Fiber:
2.4 g
Other:
14 g
All nutrients for Corn per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% | 74% |
2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 3.4g | 8% | 68% |
1.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.5g | 2% | 71% |
22.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% | 29% |
9.6 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 19g | N/A | 33% |
2.9 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 21g | 7% | 34% |
1.3 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 39% |
5.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 3mg | 0% | 95% |
41.7 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 218mg | 6% | 55% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 6% | 78% |
5.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 4.5g | N/A | 49% |
2 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | 32% |
Equal to Orange
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 81% |
2.9 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 6% | 64% |
10.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 7.2g | 3% | 94% |
2.1 times less than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 11% | 70% |
2.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 1mg | 0% | 98% |
490 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | 47% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | 87% |
16.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | 94% | |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 7% | 54% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | 50% |
2.9 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 4% | 79% |
2.3 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 11% | 61% |
5.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.79mg | 16% | 42% |
1.4 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | 57% |
1.2 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | 82% |
254 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 23µg | 6% | 46% |
2.7 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 29mg | 5% | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% | 77% |
29.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.37g | N/A | 74% |
26.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | N/A | 57% |
78.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
13.3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | 87% |
5.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.13mg | 0% | 88% |
6.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.36mg | 0% | 85% |
6.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.14mg | 0% | 89% |
3.2 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0% | 87% |
1.4 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.16mg | 0% | 87% |
4.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.19mg | 0% | 87% |
10.6 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% | 86% |
8.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | 87% |
7.5 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
2.3%
Total Fat
1.5g
0.9%
Saturated Fat 0.2g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 1mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
9.6%
Dietary Fiber
2.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
3mg
0.3%
Iron
0.45mg
5.6%
Potassium
218mg
6.4%
*
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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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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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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References
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