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Sweet corn
Calories & nutrition facts
canned, drained solids, rinsed
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 64 kcal —
- Protein 2.2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 1.4 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 4.1 g —
- Sodium 163 mg 7%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1.7 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.78 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 29 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 2 mg 0%
- Iron 0.22 mg 1%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 41 mg 3%
- Potassium 116 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.28 mg 3%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
Similar foods
- Yellow sweet cornraw86 kcal / 100 g
- White sweet cornraw86 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet corn grainsteam, drained97 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet corn nibletscanned, vacuum pack79 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen kernels on the cob sweet cornboiled, drained94 kcal / 100 g
- Sweetcorncanned, drained79 kcal / 100 g
- Sweetcorn kernelscanned in water, drained78 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet white cornon or off the cob, boiled, drained98 kcal / 100 g
- Corn kernelscanned, drained93 kcal / 100 g
- Cornraw88 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sweet corn
How do you cook sweet corn on the cob?
Put the husked cobs in boiling water and simmer for about 4–6 minutes, until the kernels are hot and tender. Drain well; adding salt to the water is optional.
Can you cook sweet corn on the cob on a barbecue?
Yes. Grill husked cobs over medium heat for about 10–15 minutes, turning often, until lightly charred and tender; brush with butter or oil first to stop them drying out.
How do you choose fresh sweet corn?
Choose cobs with green, snug-fitting husks and moist, pale-gold silk. The kernels should feel plump through the husk; avoid cobs with dry husks or shrivelled patches.
How should you store fresh sweet corn?
Keep the cobs in their husks in the fridge and use them within a few days, as their sweetness gradually fades after picking. Once cooked, refrigerate the kernels or cobs in a covered container and eat within three days.
Can you cook sweet corn straight from frozen?
Yes. Add frozen kernels to boiling water and simmer for 3–5 minutes, or stir them straight into soups, stews and curries until piping hot. There is no need to thaw them first.
What goes well with sweet corn?
Sweet corn pairs well with lime, chilli, coriander, butter and cheese. It is also a familiar ingredient in chowder, cornbread, fritters and Mexican-style elote, where grilled corn is topped with creamy, tangy and spicy seasonings.
How much sweet corn is in a typical serving?
A medium cob gives roughly 90 g of kernels. That portion provides 58 kcal and 1.5 g of fibre.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7052 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
