Sweetcorn is the edible kernel of a specific variety of maize, eaten raw, boiled, grilled or cut from the cob and added to salads, salsas, soups and side dishes. Per 100 g, raw sweetcorn provides 60 kcal, 3.1 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of dietary fibre, with relatively modest sugars at 2 g. It contributes 200 mg of potassium, 61.6 mg of phosphorus and 23 mg of magnesium per 100 g, alongside 32 mcg of folate, 29.1 mg of choline and 5 mg of vitamin C. No glycemic index value is provided for this entry. Sweetcorn is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in sweetcorn?
Raw sweetcorn contains 60 kcal per 100 g. A typical medium ear of corn yields around 90 g of kernels, putting it at approximately 54 kcal per cob.
How much potassium is in sweetcorn?
Sweetcorn provides 200 mg of potassium per 100 g, making it a reasonable contributor among everyday vegetables. It also supplies 23 mg of magnesium and 61.6 mg of phosphorus in the same serving.
Is sweetcorn gluten-free?
Yes, sweetcorn is naturally gluten-free, as maize contains no gluten proteins. It appears on the gluten-free diet list in this data, making it a straightforward grain-category option for those avoiding gluten.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Carbs | 35.5 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g |
| Starch | 25.4 g |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 15.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 157 mg |
| Phosphorus | 398 mg |
| Potassium | 1242 mg |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium | 3.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Other cooking states of Sweetcorn
Raw sweetcorn (60 kcal).
