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Mexican Street Corn⏱ 10 min total
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Mexican Street Corn

Per 1 serving · 173 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
200
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.1g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    22g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    10g
    43% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Mexican Street Corn (173 g) has 200 calories, with 9.1 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in calcium (20% DV) and phosphorus (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 50% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
116cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
18g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.3g
4.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Calcium20%
  • Phosphorus27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin C16%
  • Vitamin B612%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Vitamin B1217%
  • Pantothenic acid11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium50%
  • Saturated fat28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 min
  1. 1

    Dice the jalapeno pepper and chop the cilantro.

  2. 2

    Combine the drained corn, salt, lime juice, chili powder, cotija cheese, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (173 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A38 μg
4%
Vitamin C14 mg
16%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
5%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin1 mg
8%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
12%
Folate (B9)48 μg
12%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
17%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
11%
Choline26 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium202 mg
20%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium248 mg
5%
Magnesium27 mg
6%
Phosphorus188 mg
27%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0.1 mg
5%
Selenium5 μg
9%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene19 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene208 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.4 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.3 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol18 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 200 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 38min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 28min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Street Corn?

One serving of Mexican Street Corn (1 serving) has 200 calories, which works out to 116 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Street Corn high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Street Corn keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican Street Corn?

1149 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mexican Street Corn?

4.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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