Calories in Corn, canned, cooked with butter or margarine
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Corn, canned, cooked with butter or margarine contains 85 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 145 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for corn on FoodFactly (88 kcal per 100 g).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 4.3 g | |
| Protein C | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.069 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 17.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.31 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 59%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein2.2 gbelow the median for corn (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars4.3 gbelow the median for corn (median 4.3 g)
- Fat3.4 gbelow the median for corn (median 3.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the top quarter of corn (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium216 mgin the top quarter of corn (median 131 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.94 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.85 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 24 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 675 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 20 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, stew type, cooked, fat added Cooked | 97 | 1.4 g | 15.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Onions, cooked, fat added Cooked | 73 | 1.3 g | 10.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Salsify, cooked Cooked | 89 | 2.7 g | 14.9 g | 2.7 g |
| Stewed potatoes with tomatoes Cooked | 87 | 1.7 g | 12.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Asian stir fry vegetables, cooked, fat added Cooked | 71 | 2 g | 9.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Carrots, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 76 | 0.95 g | 10.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Classic mixed vegetables, canned, reduced sodium, cooked with oil Cooked | 71 | 1.9 g | 8.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Carrots, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 72 | 0.96 g | 10.4 g | 3 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 85 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 145 kcal. 1 baby corn (8 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other corn, that is below the median (median 2.4 g).
How many carbs are in cooked corn?
Cooked corn has 13.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cooked corn?
100 g contains 216 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, canned, cooked with butter or margarine has 85 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709922. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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