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Corn on the cob calories and nutrition
The edible kernels from a medium ear of boiled corn (103 g) has 99 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 22 g of carbs and 1.5 g of fat. That is 96 calories per 100 g.
Yellow sweet corn, boiled, drained, without salt. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt”. Portion weights cover the edible kernels, excluding the cob. Butter and added salt are not included.
Serving size
1 medium ear, edible kernels · 103 g
99 calories
- Protein
- 3.5 g12% of calories · 7% DV
- Carbs
- 22 g76% of calories · 8% DV
- Fat
- 1.5 g12% of calories · 2% DV
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
- Sugars
- 4.7 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 1.0 mg
Corn on cob nutrition data for edible kernels
This USDA serving (103 g) has 99 calories, 3.5 g protein, 22 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. The figures apply to yellow sweet corn, boiled, drained, without salt; use the serving table to match your portion. Sources ↓
Calories in corn on the cob by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium ear, edible kernels103 g | 99 | 3.5 g | 22 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 small ear, edible kernels89 g | 85 | 3.0 g | 19 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 cup, cut kernels149 g | 143 | 5.1 g | 31 g | 2.2 g |
| 100 g100 g | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Corn on the cob nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 96 calories: 12% from protein, 76% from carbs and 12% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 medium ear, edible kernels · 103 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 | 99 | – |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 1.0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21 g | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 4.7 g | – |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3.0 mg | 3.1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 225 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 13 µg | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 5.7 mg | 6% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 medium ear, edible kernels), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So the edible kernels from a medium ear of boiled corn (99 calories) takes about 31 minutes of walking, roughly 3,500 steps.
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Corn on the cob questions
How much protein is in the edible kernels from a medium ear of boiled corn?
The edible kernels from a medium ear of boiled corn (103 g) has 3.5 g of protein, 7% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 3.4 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in corn on the cob?
The edible kernels from a medium ear of boiled corn (103 g) has 99 calories: 1.5 g fat, 22 g carbs (2.5 g of it fiber) and 3.5 g protein.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (FDC ID 169999, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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