Corn Information - Feeding

Amount of Protein
You might be surprised by the amount of protein you’ll actually get from corn. Cutting corn straight from the cob gives you about 4.2 grams of protein from 1 cup, while an ear of corn weighing 2.75 ounces has 2.5 grams of protein. Having a heaping portion of canned corn offers more than 5 grams of protein and if you enjoy creamed corn, you’ll get nearly 4.5 grams of protein. Fresh corn is always your best option, however. Canned varieties are often loaded with added sodium to preserve freshness.
Type of Protein in Corn
Corn, as well as most other plant-based types of protein, does have protein, but it is incomplete -- lacking in a few of the essential amino acids. Some amino acids are nonessential, meaning your body makes them. Other amino acids are essential. Your body can’t make essential amino acids, so it is imperative to get them from your daily diet. Don’t ditch your favorite side dish altogether, just pair it with another incomplete protein. Your system mixes and matches incomplete proteins to get all of the essential amino acids it needs.

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r Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 124

Calories from Fat 9

Total Fat 1.0g 2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 2mg 0%

Carbohydrates 29.8g 10%

Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%

Sugars 4.8g

Protein 4.0g



Corn is a popular side dish that often accompanies a protein and another vegetable. While corn should not be your only source of vegetables, it does offer a wealth of nutritional benefits. Whole kernel corn uses the entire corn kernel cut off the cob. A 1 cup serving contains 185 calories and a number of beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Fat
You have probably heard a number of times how important it is to watch your intake of fat. Increasing your intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is one way to improve your diet and decrease how much fat you consume, nutrition expert Roberta Larson Duyff reports in the "American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide." A diet high in fat, particularly saturated and trans fat, can elevate your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer. A 1-cup serving of whole kernel corn contains 2 g total fat, with Fiber
Whole kernel corn is a starchy vegetable, but it also counts as a whole grain because it contains the entire grain kernel. Whole grains contribute a healthy dose of fiber to your diet. MyPlate.gov recommends that half of your total grain intake should be in the form of whole grains. Adding whole kernel corn to your diet is one way to reach this goal. The dietary fiber in whole grains such as whole kernel corn may help lower your cholesterol, stabilize your blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight, Duyff reports. A cup of whole kernel corn contains 3.7 g fiber.

Vitamins
A cup of whole kernel corn supplies a healthy dose of key nutrients that help promote your good health. This serving size provides some B vitamins, most notably niacin with 2.919 mg per serving. You will also get 54 mcg of folate, which may help prevent birth defects. Eating 1 cup of whole kernel corn will also supply 330 IU of vitamin A, supporting healthy eyes, and a small amount of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 may decrease your heart disease risk, the Harvard School of Public Health reports.
Minerals
A 1-cup serving of whole kernel corn is a good way to increase your intake of several essential minerals. You will get 0.55 mg of iron and 0.75 mg of zinc. Your serving of whole kernel corn also supplies 389 mg of potassium and 35 mg of magnesium. Whole kernel corn is naturally low in sodium, with just 6 mg per serving, but read food labels because some brands contain added salt.