Calories in Corn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw
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Corn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw contains 73 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 62 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 72.9 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 7.4 g | |
| Protein C | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.079 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 2.5 µg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 0.66 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron M | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 25.8 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 75.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium M | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.056 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.19 mg | 8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars7.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat1.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 3.1 g |
| Glucose M | 2.7 g |
| Fructose M | 1.6 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.035 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 80.3 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.45 g |
| Ash M | 0.65 g |
Other forms of Corn
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Chicory roots, raw Raw | 72 | 1.4 g | 17.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Jerusalem-artichokes, raw Raw | 73 | 2 g | 17.4 g | 0.01 g |
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Onions, red, raw Raw | 44 | 0.94 g | 9.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw Raw | 61 | 1.5 g | 14.2 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw corn?
100 g of raw corn has 73 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 62 kcal.
How much protein is in raw corn?
Raw corn contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw corn?
Raw corn has 14.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 7.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw corn?
Raw corn contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw corn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw corn?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw has 73 kcal, while corn, dried (Navajo) has 386 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2710826. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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