Sweet CornNutrition reference
Vegetables

Sweet Corn

Sweet corn is a sweet, starchy vegetable eaten on the cob or as kernels. Per 100 g it provides about 85 calories with 14.7 g carbs.

84.6
kcalper 100g
Carbs
14.69g
Protein
2.79g
Fat
1.63g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Fresh raw sweet corn, yellow and white kernels, cob excluded
Measurement basis
Per 100 g fresh raw edible kernels
Energy (kcal)
84.6 kcal
Protein
2.78938 g
Carbohydrates
14.6896 g
Fat
1.626 g
Dietary fiber
2.428 g
Sugars
7.372 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
353.8 kJ
Calcium
0.6563 mg
Potassium
237 mg
Magnesium
25.76 mg
Iron
0.3875 mg
Zinc
0.5564 mg
Vitamin B1
0.07875 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1375 mg
Vitamin B3
1.593 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1501 mg
Vitamin B7
2.513 µg
  1. Below quantification limit

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2710826 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-10-31

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169998 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    168538 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Sweet corn is a variety of corn with a high sugar content, eaten as a vegetable. It is boiled, grilled, or steamed, and enjoyed on the cob or as kernels.

Nutritionally, sweet corn is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 85 kcal, 14.7 g of carbohydrates, 2.8 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat, and 2.4 g of dietary fiber.

Sweet corn is usually cooked before eating. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Sweet Corn?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical ear of corn (about 90 g of kernels) provides roughly 76 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g84.6 kcal14.7 g2.8 g1.6 g
1 ear90 g76.1 kcal13.2 g2.5 g1.5 g
1 cup kernels145 g122.7 kcal21.3 g4 g2.4 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
84.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
353.8 kJ
Protein
2.78938 g
Carbohydrates
14.6896 g
Fat
1.626 g
Dietary fiber
2.428 g
Sugars
7.372 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
0.6563 mg
Potassium
237 mg
Magnesium
25.76 mg
Iron
0.3875 mg
Zinc
0.5564 mg
Vitamin B1
0.07875 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1375 mg
Vitamin B3
1.593 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1501 mg
Vitamin B7
2.513 µg

Questions and answers

Sweet Corn nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sweet corn?

Sweet corn provides about 85 calories per 100 g.

Is sweet corn high in carbs?

Yes. Sweet corn provides about 14.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is sweet corn a vegetable?

Yes. Sweet corn is eaten as a vegetable, though botanically it is a grain.