Nutrition of Corn
One medium ear of sweet yellow corn contains the following nutrients:13
- Calories: 87.7
- Fat: 1.4g
- Sodium: 15.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Added sugars: 0g
- Protein: 3.3g
Corn contains a variety of vitamins and minerals that are helpful for many body processes and functioning. For example, yellow and sweet corn can be good sources of pro-vitamin A, which your body can convert into vitamin A.14
Vitamin A is essential to the body for a few reasons, such as:1516
- Helping form mucus membranes, healthy teeth, and skeletal and soft tissue
- Promoting good eyesight
- Supporting the immune system
Corn is a good source of potassium, which supports healthy blood pressure, heart function, and muscle contractions.1718