Sweet Yellow Corn Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Sweet Yellow Corn benefits and place in a balanced diet

• A 100 g portion provides approximately 86 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
• Its approximately 76 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
• Its approximately 2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
• About 6.8 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
• Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
• About 0.093 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
• About 0.155 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
• About 270 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
• About 37 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
• About 0.52 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
• About 89 mg of phosphorus per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
• No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of sweet yellow corn depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Sweet Yellow Corn nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

How many calories are in Sweet Yellow Corn?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 86 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 86 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Sweet Yellow Corn in the kitchen

Sweet Yellow Corn can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.