Sweet Corn calories & macros
86 calories per 100 g · 77 calories per 1 medium ear (90 g). Sweet Corn (yellow, raw).
Corn is the vegetable that behaves like a grain: 86 calories and 18.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g put it far closer to peas and potatoes than to broccoli. A medium ear is about 77 calories on its own, before butter. Nutritionally it is a fine food — the mistake is counting it as a free vegetable alongside a starch rather than as the starch.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium ear (90 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 | 77 |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 6.3 g | 5.7 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (Corn, sweet, yellow, raw). Values are for the edible portion and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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Frequently asked
How many calories in an ear of corn?
A medium ear yields about 90 g of kernels, roughly 77 calories. A tablespoon of butter adds another 100.
Is corn a vegetable or a carb?
Botanically a grain, culinarily a vegetable, and nutritionally a starch. For meal planning, count it in the same slot as rice or potato rather than as a side salad.