Canned Sweet Corn

Canned Sweet Corn

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Canned sweet corn consists of pre-cooked corn kernels preserved in water or brine, offering year-round accessibility with a softer texture and sweeter taste than fresh corn due to processing. While retaining fiber and vitamin C, the canning process reduces some heat-sensitive nutrients and often adds sodium, though draining and rinsing can mitigate salt content. This shelf-stable vegetable serves as a convenient addition to salads, soups, and casseroles, providing quick energy from its naturally high carbohydrate content.

Macro Impact

A 1/2 cup serving contains 49 calories, 2g protein, 11g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/2 cup (80 g)
Amount per serving
Calories49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.6g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium156mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate11g
4%
Dietary Fiber1g
5%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein2g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium3mg
0%
Iron0.3mg
2%
Potassium109mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
11 / 275 g
4%
Fiber
1 / 28 g
5%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
2 / 80 g
2%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
4%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
5%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
3%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
3%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
4%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
5%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
4%
Valine
0 / 2 g
4%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
1%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
5%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
30 / 400 mcg
8%
Vitamin A
2 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
2 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
3 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
2%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
2%
Magnesium
12 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
3%
Phosphorous
37 / 700 mg
5%
Potassium
109 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
156 / 2.3k mg
7%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
3%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
66 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
13 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, brine pack, regular pack, solids and liquids. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170409.
  2. 2.Corn, sweet, canned, brine pack, solids and liquid. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2069.

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