Calories in Corn, yellow, whole kernel, frozen, microwaved
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Corn, yellow, whole kernel, frozen, microwaved contains 113 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (141 g) provides about 159 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 10% 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 13% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 13% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.15 g | 0.8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.9 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 3.4 g | |
| Protein M | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.64 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 30.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 95 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 276 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.13 mg | 6% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein3.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.46 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 2.7 g |
| Glucose M | 0.43 g |
| Fructose M | 0.26 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.12 g |
| Leucine M | 0.45 g |
| Lysine M | 0.34 g |
| Methionine M | 0.084 g |
| Cystine M | 0.056 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.14 g |
| Valine M | 0.17 g |
| Arginine M | 0.15 g |
| Histidine M | 0.098 g |
| Alanine M | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.26 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.72 g |
| Glycine M | 0.13 g |
| Proline M | 0.46 g |
| Serine M | 0.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.45 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.14 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene C | 59 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 807 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 20 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 144 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 68.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.69 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 473 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 234 IU |
| Folate, food C | 38 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, roasted, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared Cooked | 127 | 2.2 g | 26.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 88 | 2.1 g | 21.2 g | 0.14 g |
| Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 88 | 2.1 g | 21.2 g | 0.14 g |
| Potatoes, yellow fleshed, roasted, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared Cooked | 119 | 2 g | 23.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked Cooked | 95 | 2.6 g | 21.4 g | 0.13 g |
| Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt Cooked | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, with salt Cooked | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, baked Cooked | 92 | 2.1 g | 21.1 g | 0.15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked corn?
100 g of cooked corn has 113 kcal. 1 cup (141 g): about 159 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 cup (141 g). About 11% 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 cooked corn?
Cooked corn has 25.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 3.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked corn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (13% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked corn?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, yellow, whole kernel, frozen, microwaved has 113 kcal, while corn, dried (Navajo) has 386 kcal. Cooking 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 169217. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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