BeslyCorn: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in corn? 96 per 100 g, and 158 for 1 cup (165 g). That serving carries 5.6 g protein, 34.6 g carbs and 2.5 g fat.
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Corn serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 96 | 3.4 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 1 cup | 165 | 158 | 5.6 | 34.6 | 2.5 |
Where the calories in corn come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, corn gets 12% of its calories from protein, 76% from carbs and 12% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (3.4 g protein, 21 g carbs, 1.5 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in corn
A 1 cup (165 g) of corn also contains 1.6 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 7.5 g sugar and 0.3 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (165 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g | 7.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 359.7 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 9.1 mg |
How corn compares with similar foods
Among the 6 foods compared here, corn is number 5 when sorted from the lowest to the highest calories per 100 g (96 kcal). The comparison uses foods from the same food group (vegetables) that have a page on Besly.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | 27 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Tomatoes | 27 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Broccoli | 31 | 2 | 4.8 | 0.2 |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 | 9.6 | 0.2 |
| Corn (this page) | 96 | 3.4 | 21 | 1.5 |
| Avocado | 160 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 13.5 |
Forms and preparations of corn
Across the 4 forms listed for corn, calories range from 72 kcal per 100 g (Corn, creamed) to 218 kcal per 100 g (Corn Tortilla).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn (main entry) | 96 | 3.4 | 21 | 1.5 | 1 cup (165 g): 158 kcal |
| Corn, raw | 86 | 3.5 | 19.6 | 1.5 | 1 regular ear (105 g): 90 kcal |
| Corn, creamed | 72 | 1.7 | 18.1 | 0.4 | 1 cup (250 g): 180 kcal |
| Corn Tortilla | 218 | 5.7 | 43.4 | 3 | 1 tortilla (45 g): 98 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of corn?
1 cup (165 g) of corn has 158 calories, with 5.6 g protein, 34.6 g carbs and 2.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of corn?
100 g of corn has 96 calories, 3.4 g protein, 21 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 27 calories.
Is corn low in carbs?
Carbs supply 76% of the calories in corn (protein 12%, fat 12%). Per 100 g there are 21 g of carbs, and 1 cup (165 g) has 34.6 g, including 4 g of fiber.
Recipes with corn
- Traditional Blue Corn Pan Bread
- Mexican Chicken Soup with Corn and Lime (Caldo de Pollo)
- Hearty Beef and Corn Soup
- Mexican Street Corn Cup, Light (Esquites)
- Corn Soup
- Chilean Corn and Meat Pie (Pastel de Choclo)
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda”, record us.generic.corn). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.