Corn grain (yellow) nutrition facts
Zea mays mays L.
100 grams of corn grain, yellow contain 365 calories, 9.4 g of protein, 74 g of carbohydrates and 4.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B6 (37% DV), copper (35% DV), thiamin (B1) (32% DV) and magnesium (30% DV). Most of its calories (79%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B637%
- Copper35%
- Thiamin (B1)32%
- Magnesium30%
- Selenium28%
- Dietary fiber26%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.39 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.63 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 mg | 37% |
| Folate | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.71 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.21 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.31 mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.49 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 15.5 µg | 28% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.25 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.16 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 10.4 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Corn grain (yellow) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365 | 284 | +28% |
| Protein | 9.42 g | 8.81 g | +7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 74.3 g | 58.5 g | +27% |
| Total fat | 4.74 g | 2.25 g | +110% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.3 g | 5.77 g | +27% |
| Total sugars | 0.64 g | 0.94 g | -32% |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 94.9 mg | -63% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170288. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.