Calories in Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared
Generic food Frozen Vegetables
Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (136 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 7% from fat (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 Niacin (B3).
These values are for the frozen food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.78 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6.4 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 70 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 213 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Manganese C | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium M | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride M | 14.6 µg |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.78 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.37 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 15.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 1.7 g |
| Glucose C | 0.38 g |
| Fructose C | 0.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0.17 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.088 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.092 g |
| Leucine M | 0.36 g |
| Lysine M | 0.27 g |
| Methionine M | 0.067 g |
| Cystine M | 0.045 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.14 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.11 g |
| Valine M | 0.14 g |
| Arginine M | 0.12 g |
| Histidine M | 0.079 g |
| Alanine M | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.21 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.58 g |
| Glycine M | 0.11 g |
| Proline M | 0.37 g |
| Serine M | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene C | 49 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 672 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 120 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta I | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma I | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta I | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 75 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.48 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 368 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 195 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, yellow fleshed, hash brown, shredded, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 81 | 2 g | 18 g | 0.07 g |
| Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 96 | 1.7 g | 22.2 g | 0.18 g |
| Potatoes, hash brown, frozen, plain, unprepared Frozen | 82 | 2.1 g | 17.7 g | 0.62 g |
| Potatoes, o'brien, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 76 | 1.8 g | 17.5 g | 0.14 g |
| Squash, winter, butternut, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 57 | 1.8 g | 14.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato wedges, frozen Frozen | 129 | 2.7 g | 25.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Succotash, (corn and limas), frozen, unprepared Frozen | 93 | 4.3 g | 19.9 g | 0.89 g |
| Peas and onions, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 70 | 4 g | 13.5 g | 0.32 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen corn?
100 g of frozen corn has 88 kcal. 1 cup (136 g): about 120 kcal. 1 package (284 g): about 250 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen corn?
Frozen corn contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 cup (136 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in frozen corn?
Frozen corn has 20.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen corn?
Frozen corn contains 0.78 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen corn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen corn?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition frozen and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared has 88 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168398. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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