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How Many Calories in Sweetcorn?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 24 kcal | 0.9g |
| 100g | 86 kcal | 3.3g |
A sweetcorn contains 86 calories per 100g. A typical 1 ear (102g) provides about 88 calories. Sweetcorn is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Sweetcorn Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (102g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3g | 3.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7g | 19.1g |
| of which Sugars | 6.3g | 6.4g |
| Fat | 1.4g | 1.4g |
| of which Saturates | 0.3g | 0.3g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Sodium | 15.0mg | 15mg |
| Potassium | 270.0mg | 275mg |
| Calcium | 2.0mg | 2mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 6.9mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.0µg | 9µg |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (2% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 7% DV
- Carbohydrates: 7% DV
- Fibre: 7% DV
- Fat: 2% DV
- Saturated fat: 2% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 6% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 8% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking sweetcorn
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Have a cat or dog? Check whether sweetcorn is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. Use a meal prep container set to portion out sweetcorn for the week. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.
Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in sweetcorn per 100g?
Sweetcorn (known as corn in the US) contains 86 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is sweetcorn high in calories?
A 1 ear of sweetcorn (102g) has around 88 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is sweetcorn good for weight loss?
At 86 calories per 100g, sweetcorn is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 ear provides about 88 calories.
How much protein is in sweetcorn?
Sweetcorn contains 3.3g of protein per 100g.
Is sweetcorn a good source of fibre?
Sweetcorn is relatively low in fibre at 2.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does sweetcorn compare to potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt?
Sweetcorn has 86 calories per 100g, close to potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt at 86 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of sweetcorn for 20g of protein?
With 3.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 606g of sweetcorn to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to sweetcorn by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetcorn (this page) | 86 kcal | 3.3g | 18.7g | 1.4g |
| Potatoes, Boiled, Cooked without Skin, Flesh, without Salt | 86 kcal | 1.7g | 20.0g | 0.1g |
| Sweet Potato | 86 kcal | 1.6g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
| Potatoes, Boiled, Cooked without Skin, Flesh, with Salt | 86 kcal | 1.7g | 20.0g | 0.1g |
| Corn, Sweet, White, Raw | 86 kcal | 3.2g | 19.0g | 1.2g |
| Potatoes, Boiled, Cooked in Skin, Flesh, without Salt | 87 kcal | 1.9g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
| Potatoes, Boiled, Cooked in Skin, Flesh, with Salt | 87 kcal | 1.9g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.