Calories in Corn, raw
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Corn, raw contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 129 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 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 11% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 0.33 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 6.3 g | |
| Protein C | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.8 mg | 8% |
| 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 | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.093 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 42 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 23 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 | 270 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)
- Sugars6.3 gin the top quarter of corn (median 4.3 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of corn (median 3.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.33 gbelow the median for corn (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium15 mgin the lowest quarter of corn (median 131 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76 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 | 47 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 644 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 16 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 115 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 76 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 42 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, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Chicory roots, raw Raw | 72 | 1.4 g | 17.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Jerusalem-artichokes, raw Raw | 73 | 2 g | 17.4 g | 0.01 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw Raw | 61 | 1.5 g | 14.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw Raw | 97 | 1.4 g | 23.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 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 raw corn?
100 g of raw corn has 86 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 129 kcal. 1 regular ear (105 g): about 90 kcal.
How much protein is in raw corn?
Raw corn contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 cup (150 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 raw corn?
Raw corn has 18.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw corn?
Raw corn contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.33 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw corn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (13% DV), Niacin (B3) (11% DV) and Folate (B9) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw corn?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does corn have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, corn, raw has 86 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: 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 2709783. 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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