Calories in Mush, blue corn with ash (Navajo)
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Mush, blue corn with ash (Navajo) contains 54 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for iron and 13% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.49 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.074 g | 0.4% |
| Sodium M | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 0.19 g | |
| Protein M | 0.66 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.078 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) M | 4 µg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 96 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 39 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 58 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.048 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.31 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein0.66 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.19 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.49 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.074 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.21 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.19 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.2 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.056 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 86.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.44 g |
| Energy C | 226 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, for use with vegetables | 57 | 0.31 g | 11.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in soups | 50 | 1.9 g | 10.6 g | 0.33 g |
| Chilchen (Red Berry Beverage) (Navajo) | 44 | 0.81 g | 8.7 g | 0.63 g |
| Stew, pinto bean and hominy, badufsuki (Hopi) | 32 | 1.4 g | 5.4 g | 0.54 g |
| Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) | 42 | 2.3 g | 6.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in curry | 53 | 1.8 g | 11.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in stews | 59 | 1.8 g | 12.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Rhubarb, wild, leaves (Alaska Native) | 61 | 4.2 g | 9.9 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mush?
100 g of mush has 54 kcal.
How much protein is in mush?
Mush contains 0.66 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in mush?
Mush has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 0.19 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mush?
Mush contains 0.49 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.074 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mush contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (16% DV) and manganese (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mush?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 167627. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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