Yellow corn

Yellow corn nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 166 g

Calories
606
30%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    123g
    79% of calories
  • Fat
    7.9g
    11% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ 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).

Per 100 g
365cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.6g
Net carbs
111g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
1.1 g sugar

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

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A18 μg
2%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
5%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine1 mg
53%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
26%
Niacin6 mg
38%
Vitamin B61 mg
79%
Folate (B9)32 μg
8%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium12 mg
1%
Iron4 mg
56%
Potassium476 mg
10%
Magnesium211 mg
50%
Phosphorus349 mg
50%
Zinc4 mg
33%
Copper1 mg
58%
Manganese1 mg
35%
Selenium26 μg
47%
Full breakdown · 28 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene105 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene161 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 606 calories

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

  • 115min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 73min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 50min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 85min
    Swimming 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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