Corn
Sweet corn on the cob, in its husk, at its best in summer and on the day it was picked.
What to buy
Look for green husks and plump kernels in tight rows, and cook it the day you buy it.
Facts
- Sweet corn makes up only one percent of the corn grown in the United States each year. Different Types of Corn, Mississippi State University Extension Service
- Sweet corn is harvested at the milk stage, when the kernels are fully formed but not completely mature. How to Grow Sweet Corn, Illinois Extension
- After harvest, the sucrose in standard sweet corn is rapidly converted to starch. Home and Market Garden Sweet Corn Production, New Mexico State University
USDA values per 100 g
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw. FoodData Central entry 169998.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 86 |
| Total fat | 1.35 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.33 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 6.26 g |
| Protein | 3.27 g |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.52 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
