Corn (Maize) Nutrition

Corn

Corn, also known as maize is a cereal grain that originated in southern Mexico. The kernels or seeds of corn are the most commonly consumed parts as they are abundantly nutritious. 

They come in multiple colors, depending on where corn is grown and what species or variety they happen to be. Sweetcorn is another genetic variant and it has more sugar and less starch in the nutritive material.

Nutrition of Corn 

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	1528 KJ	18%
From Carbohydrates	1256 KJ	~
From Fat	166 KJ	~
From Protein	108 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	74.3 g	25%
Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	29%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	0.6 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	4.7 g	7%
Saturated Fat	0.7 g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	1.3 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.2 g	~
Omega-3	65.0 mg	~
Omega-6	2097.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	9.4 g	19%
Tryptophan	67.0 mg	~
Threonine	354.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	337.0 mg	~
Leucine	1155.0 mg	~
Lysine	265.0 mg	~
Methionine	197.0 mg	~
Cystine	170.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	463.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	383.0 mg	~
Valine	477.0 mg	~
Arginine	470.0 mg	~
Histidine	287.0 mg	~
Alanine	705.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	655.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	1768.0 mg	~
Glycine	386.0 mg	~
Proline	822.0 mg	~
Serine	447.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	214 IU	4%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	2%
Vitamin K	0.3 mcg	0%
Thiamin	0.4 mg	26%
Riboflavin	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	3.6 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg	31%
Folate	19.0 mcg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.4 mg	4%
Choline	0.0 mg	~
Betaine	~	~
	Minerals
Calcium	7.0 mg	1%
Iron	2.7 mg	15%
Magnesium	127 mg	32%
Phosphorus	210.0 mg	21%
Potassium	287.0 mg	8%
Sodium	35.0 mg	1%
Zinc	2.2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	16%
Manganese	0.5 mg	24%
Selenium	15.5 mcg	22%
Fluoride	0.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	~
Phytosterols	0.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	10.4 g	~
Ash	1.2 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Corn 

• Prevention of diverticular disease
• Prevents Hemorrhoids
• Promotes Growth
• Weight Gain
• Provides Essential Minerals
• Protects Your Heart
• Prevents Anemia
• Eye & Skin Care
• Manages Diabetes
• Increase Energy