Sweet corn (yellow): Nutrition Facts
Yellow sweet corn is a starchy vegetable eaten as a kernel grain on or off the cob. The USDA SR Legacy entry below describes the raw, sweet yellow form, which carries roughly 18.7 g of carbohydrate and 2 g of fiber per 100 g.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 3.3 | 18.7 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 86 (4%) | 3.3 (7%) | 18.7 (7%) | 2.0 (7%) | 1.4 (2%) |
| 1 medium ear, kernels (~102 g) | 88 (4%) | 3.3 (7%) | 19.1 (7%) | 2.0 (7%) | 1.4 (2%) |
| 1 cup kernels (~145 g) | 125 (6%) | 4.7 (9%) | 27.1 (10%) | 2.9 (10%) | 2.0 (3%) |
| 1 small ear, kernels (~73 g) | 63 (3%) | 2.4 (5%) | 13.7 (5%) | 1.5 (5%) | 1.0 (1%) |
| 1 large ear, kernels (~143 g) | 123 (6%) | 4.7 (9%) | 26.7 (10%) | 2.9 (10%) | 1.9 (2%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 86 | 4% |
| Protein (g) | 3.3 | 7% |
| Carb (g) | 18.7 | 7% |
| Fiber (g) | 2.0 | 7% |
| Fat (g) | 1.4 | 2% |
How much protein in Sweet corn (yellow)?
Sweet corn (yellow), raw, sweet yellow, contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 medium ear, kernels (~102 g) serving therefore provides about 3.3 g of protein.
How many calories in Sweet corn (yellow)?
Sweet corn (yellow), raw, sweet yellow, supplies about 86 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium ear, kernels (~102 g) serving works out to roughly 88 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 medium ear, kernels (~102 g): 88 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 1.4 g fat
- 1 cup kernels (~145 g): 125 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 2.0 g fat
- 1 small ear, kernels (~73 g): 63 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 1.0 g fat
- 1 large ear, kernels (~143 g): 123 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 1.9 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169998, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Corn, sweet, yellow, raw - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29