Calories in Corn, fresh, cooked, no added fat
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Corn, fresh, cooked, no added fat contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (165 g) provides about 142 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for corn on FoodFactly (88 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 131 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 6.2 g | |
| Protein C | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.083 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 22.9 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 89 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 269 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein3.3 gin the top quarter of corn (median 2.4 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of corn (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars6.2 gin the top quarter of corn (median 4.3 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of corn (median 3.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.32 gin the lowest quarter of corn (median 0.73 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.43 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.49 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 | 0.47 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 45 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 610 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 15 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 109 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt Cooked | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.15 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt Cooked | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.15 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 |
| Peas and corn, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 79 | 3.8 g | 16.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 71 | 1.3 g | 17 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 cooked corn?
100 g of cooked corn has 86 kcal. 1 cup (165 g): about 142 kcal. 1 baby corn (8 g): about 7 kcal. 1 mini ear (55 g): about 47 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.4 g in 1 cup (165 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other corn, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.4 g).
How many carbs are in cooked corn?
Cooked corn has 18.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked corn?
Cooked corn contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.32 g is saturated (2% 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 Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked corn?
100 g contains 131 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, fresh, cooked, no added fat has 86 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 2709910. 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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