Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 86 kcal359.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 18.6 g
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Total fat
- 1.4 g
- Dietary fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 131 mg
- Calcium
- 2 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & Grains
Corn
Corn is a starchy grain eaten as a vegetable, with sweet yellow kernels on a cob. Per 100 g it provides 86 calories with 18.6 g carbs and 3.3 g protein.
86
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 18.6g
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Fat
- 1.4g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Corn, also called maize, is a starchy cereal grain whose sweet yellow kernels are eaten as a vegetable. It is enjoyed on the cob, cut into salads and salsas, or used in soups, and can be boiled, steamed, grilled, or roasted.
Nutritionally, corn is mainly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 86 kcal, 18.6 g of carbohydrates, 3.3 g of protein, and 1.4 g of fat, with 2 g of dietary fiber, 131 mg of sodium, and 2 mg of calcium. This reference reflects cooked sweet corn kernels.
Corn can be eaten as kernels or on the cob, and the edible portion is just the kernels. For accurate tracking, weigh the kernels (not the cob) or use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical medium ear of corn (about 90 g of kernels) provides roughly 77 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Corn nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in corn?
Cooked corn provides about 86 calories per 100 g of kernels. A medium ear (about 90 g of kernels) provides roughly 77 calories.
Is corn a vegetable or a grain?
Corn is botanically a grain, but sweet corn is often eaten as a vegetable. It is mainly carbohydrate, providing about 18.6 g of carbs per 100 g.
How should I measure corn?
Weigh only the edible kernels, not the cob. Cut kernels can be measured by the cup or weighed directly for accurate tracking.
