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.
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.
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Quelle quantité contient votre portion de Corn?
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.
Calculé à partir de la référence par 100 g. Les valeurs sont arrondies.
Portion
Poids
Calories
Glucides
Protéines
Graisse
100 g
100 g
86 kcal
18.6 g
3.3 g
1.4 g
1 medium ear
90 g
77.4 kcal
16.7 g
2.9 g
1.2 g
1/2 cup kernels
82 g
70.5 kcal
15.3 g
2.7 g
1.1 g
Utilisez le poids de la partie comestible dans l'état de l'aliment indiqué ci-dessus.
Énergie (kcal)
86 kcal
Énergie (kJ)
359.8 kJ
Protéines
3.26 g
Glucides
18.6 g
Graisse
1.35 g
Fibres alimentaires
2 g
Sucres
6.24 g
Acides gras saturés
0.324 g
Cholestérol
0 mg
Sodium
131 mg
Calcium
2 mg
Potassium
269 mg
Magnésium
37 mg
Fer
0.52 mg
Zinc
0.46 mg
Vitamine B1
0.139 mg
Vitamine B2
0.052 mg
Vitamine B3
1.68 mg
Vitamine B6
0.083 mg
Vitamine B9 (folate)
36 µg
Vitamine B12
0 µg
Vitamine C
5.8 mg
Vitamine D
0 µg
Vitamine A (RAE)
9 µg
Rétinol
0 µg
Bêta-carotène
45 µg
Alpha-carotène
15 µg
Bêta-cryptoxanthine
109 µg
Vitamine E (alpha-tocophérol)
0.07 mg
Vitamine K1 (phylloquinone)
0.3 µg
Questions et réponses
Corn FAQ nutrition
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.
