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Corn nuts
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks, plain
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 447 kcal —
- Protein 8.5 g 17%
- Carbohydrate 65 g 24%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 2.4 g 12%
- Fibre 6.9 g 25%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 564 mg 25%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2 mg 13%
- Vitamin K 9.3 µg 8%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 11%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.37 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 20.6 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 1.7 mg 9%
- Magnesium 113 mg 27%
- Phosphorus 275 mg 22%
- Potassium 278 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 16%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.46 mg 20%
- Selenium 14.8 µg 27%
Similar foods
- Barbecue corn nutssnacks436 kcal / 100 g
- Plain Cornnuts snackkraft, plain446 kcal / 100 g
- Corn conessnacks, corn-based, extruded, plain510 kcal / 100 g
- Plain tortilla chipssnacks472 kcal / 100 g
- Corn chipssnacks, corn-based, extruded, plain539 kcal / 100 g
- Barbecue cornnutsflavor436 kcal / 100 g
- Unsalted corn chipssnacks, corn-based, extruded557 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corn nuts
What are corn nuts made from?
They’re whole maize kernels that have been dried and then roasted or fried until crisp. They’re much denser and harder than ordinary sweetcorn kernels.
How can you make corn nuts less salty?
Look for an unsalted version, or tip the kernels into a sieve and shake off loose seasoning before serving. Their crunch also works with unsalted popcorn or plain yoghurt dip, so you can mix them with less salty snacks.
How should you store corn nuts once opened?
Seal them in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes them lose their crunch; discard them if they smell stale or rancid.
Are corn nuts safe for young children?
Their hard, round shape can be a choking hazard, so don’t give them to young children. They can also be hard to chew, so take care if you have difficulty chewing or swallowing.
What can you use instead of corn nuts?
For a similar crunchy snack, try roasted chickpeas or roasted broad beans. If you mainly want a maize flavour, plain tortilla chips are less hard and are easier to scoop into dips.
Are corn nuts more filling than tortilla chips?
By weight, corn nuts have more fibre than plain tortilla chips: 6.9 g versus 5.4 g per 100 g. A small handful is a practical snack portion; a 30 g handful provides 134 kcal.
Are corn nuts and barbecue corn nuts nutritionally different?
Barbecue corn nuts have slightly more fibre and protein per 100 g: 8.4 g and 9 g, compared with 6.9 g and 8.5 g in plain corn nuts. They also have more sodium: 600 mg versus 564 mg.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4093 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
