Corn
Recipes featuring Corn
Nutritional Content (per 100g)
9.0
%
Proteins
Sweet kernels containing moderate protein.
1.2
%
Fats
Kernel germ houses polyunsaturated “good fats.”
19.0
%
Carbohydrates
2.4
%
Fiber
Kernel hulls provide rough fiber.
4.6
%
Sugar
Health Scores
3/100
Proteins
Sweet kernels containing moderate protein.
2/100
Fats
Kernel germ houses polyunsaturated “good fats.”
2/100
Fiber
Kernel hulls provide rough fiber.
72/100
Vitamins
Some B vitamins, particularly thiamine and folate.
30/100
Antioxidants
Mostly starch, though some lutein/zeaxanthin in yellow varieties.
50/100
Prebiotic
Detailed Nutritional Information
Proteins
9.0 % per 100g
Sweet kernels containing moderate protein.
Fats
1.2 % per 100g
Kernel germ houses polyunsaturated “good fats.”
Carbohydrates
19.0 % per 100g
Fiber
2.4 % per 100g
Kernel hulls provide rough fiber.
Sugar
4.6 % per 100g
Proteins
Quality score: 3/100
Sweet kernels containing moderate protein.
Fats
Quality score: 2/100
Kernel germ houses polyunsaturated “good fats.”
Fiber
Quality score: 2/100
Kernel hulls provide rough fiber.
Vitamins
Quality score: 72/100
Some B vitamins, particularly thiamine and folate.
Antioxidants
Quality score: 30/100
Mostly starch, though some lutein/zeaxanthin in yellow varieties.
Prebiotic
Quality score: 50/100
Healthy Recipes with Corn
Arepas
Griddle-cooked corn cakes, often filled with cheese or meat.
Pastel de Choclo
A baked casserole of ground meat, chicken, and olives topped with a corn pudding.
Ugali
A stiff porridge made from maize flour, served as a staple side dish.
Polenta
A traditional Italian dish made from boiled cornmeal, often served creamy or allowed to set and then baked, grilled, or fried.
Cornbread
A classic Southern dish made from a batter of cornmeal, flour, eggs, and buttermilk, baked or fried to create a golden, slightly crumbly bread.
Cachupa
A hearty stew made with hominy, beans, and pork or fish, served as a staple dish.
Tamales
A traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa dough filled with meats, cheeses, or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, and steamed until tender.
Pastéis de Milho
Corn fritters fried until golden and crispy, served as a snack or side dish.
Arepas
A traditional Venezuelan and Colombian dish made from ground maize dough or precooked corn flour, shaped into round patties and grilled, baked, or fried
Cornbread
A classic Southern dish made from a batter of cornmeal, flour, eggs, and buttermilk, baked or fried to create a golden, slightly crumbly bread.
Sancocho
A hearty soup made with chicken, plantains, yucca, and corn.
Polenta
A traditional Italian dish made from boiled cornmeal, often served creamy or allowed to set and then baked, grilled, or fried.
Corn on the cob
Corn on the cob is a culinary term used for a cooked ear of freshly picked maize from a cultivar of sweet corn. Sweet corn is the most common variety of maize eaten directly off the cob
