Calories in Maïs, brut
Generic food Raw Légumes
Maïs, brut contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tasse (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 maïs on FoodFactly (88 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 13 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1), 11 % of the Daily Value for Niacine (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 % |
| Vitamine A C | 9 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamine C C | 6,8 mg | 8 % |
| Vitamine D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E C | 0,07 mg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamine K C | 0,3 µg | 0,3 % |
| Thiamine (B1) C | 0,16 mg | 13 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) C | 0,055 mg | 4 % |
| Niacine (B3) C | 1,8 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamine B6 C | 0,093 mg | 5 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 42 µg | 11 % |
| Vitamine B12 C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Choline C | 23 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium C | 2 mg | 0,2 % |
| Fer C | 0,52 mg | 3 % |
| Magnésium C | 37 mg | 9 % |
| Phosphore C | 89 mg | 7 % |
| Potassium C | 270 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc C | 0,46 mg | 4 % |
| Cuivre C | 0,054 mg | 6 % |
| Sélénium 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 maïs (median 2,4 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of maïs (median 1,9 g)
- Sugars6,3 gin the top quarter of maïs (median 4,3 g)
- Fat1,4 gin the lowest quarter of maïs (median 3,4 g)
- Saturated fat0,33 gbelow the median for maïs (median 0,73 g)
- Sodium15 mgin the lowest quarter of maïs (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 0,43 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) C | 0,47 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| CFA 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 |
| CFA 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)
| Bêta-carotène C | 47 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène C | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine C | 644 µg |
| Rétinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha C | 16 µg |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta C | 115 µg |
Other components (8)
| Eau C | 76 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool C | 0 g |
| Caféine C | 0 mg |
| Théobromine C | 0 mg |
| Acide folique C | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture C | 42 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée C | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Maïs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pommes de terre douces, brut Raw | 86 | 1,6 g | 20,1 g | 0,05 g |
| Échalotes, brut Raw | 72 | 2,5 g | 16,8 g | 0,1 g |
| Racines de chicorée, brut Raw | 72 | 1,4 g | 17,5 g | 0,2 g |
| Artichauts de Jérusalem, brut Raw | 73 | 2 g | 17,4 g | 0,01 g |
| Leviers, (bulbe et portion inférieure des feuilles), brut Raw | 61 | 1,5 g | 14,2 g | 0,3 g |
| Noix d'eau, chinois, (matai), brut Raw | 97 | 1,4 g | 23,9 g | 0,1 g |
| Pommes de terre douces, chair orange, sans peau, brut Raw | 77 | 1,6 g | 17,3 g | 0,38 g |
| Racine de bardane, brut 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 maïs?
100 g of raw maïs has 86 kcal. 1 tasse (150 g): about 129 kcal. 1 oreille régulière (105 g): about 90 kcal.
How much protein is in raw maïs?
Raw maïs contains 3,3 g of protein per 100 g (7 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4,9 g in 1 tasse (150 g). About 13 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other maïs, that is among the highest quarter (median 2,4 g).
How many carbs are in raw maïs?
Raw maïs 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 maïs?
Raw maïs 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 maïs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamine (B1) (13 % DV), Niacine (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 maïs?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0,7 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does maïs have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, maïs, brut has 86 kcal, while maïs, séché (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 31 octobre 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 31 octobre 2024. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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