Sweet Corn: A Nutritional Powerhouse - Benefits & Calories

Sweet corn is a staple for many at the dinner table. It is an inexpensive and filling side dish. There are multiple nutritional benefits to adding sweet corn to your diet.

Calories

• The USDA defines a serving of sweet corn as one medium ear, or 89g of sweet corn. One medium ear of sweet corn has only 96 calories.

Fat

• Those who are worried about adding fat to their diet can still eat sweet corn, as long as they do not slather butter on the cob. One serving of sweet corn has only 1 gram of fat.

Dietary Fiber

• Sweet corn is a good source of dietary fiber. One medium ear of sweet corn has 2 grams of dietary fiber. This is 10 percent of your daily recommended amount.

Protein

• Sweet corn can actually be a source of protein. Adding one ear of sweet corn to a meal will add 3 grams of protein.

Vitamin C

• Sweet corn is a good source of vitamin C as well. One serving of sweet corn has 9 percent of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C.