
Yellow corn nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 166 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g10% of calories
- Carbs123g79% of calories
- Fat7.9g11% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow corn (1 cup, 166 g) has 606 calories, with 16 g of protein, 123 g of carbohydrates and 7.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (43% DV) and thiamine (53% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Dietary fiber43%
- Thiamine53%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Niacin38%
- Vitamin B679%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (166 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 18 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) | 32 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 211 mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 349 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 26 μg | 47% |
Full breakdown · 28 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 105 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 161 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 606 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 115minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 73minCycling (moderate)
- 50minRunning (6 mph)
- 85minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Yellow corn?
One serving of Yellow corn (1 cup) has 606 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Yellow corn high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Yellow corn keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 111 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Yellow corn?
58 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Yellow corn?
1.1 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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