Calories in corn on the cob
A usual serving, 1 cob (100 g), has about 95 kcal; 100 g ≈ 96 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 96 | 3.4 g | 1.5 g | 19 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 cob 100 g | 96 | 3.4 g | 1.5 g | 19 g | 2.4 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cob 100 g | 96 | 3.4 g | 1.5 g | 19 g |
| 2 cobs 200 g | 192 | 6.8 g | 3 g | 37 g |
How it fits into a day
The kernels from one boiled cob of sweet corn, about 100 g, have about 95 kcal. In summer it's eaten on the beach and on the go, often with salt and butter, so count the butter too. Carbs provide about 75% of the calories.
A usual serving (1 cob) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Grilled corn without butter has the same calories as boiled.
- 10 g of butter on a cob adds about 70 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in corn on the cob?
About 95 kcal in 100 g, with 3.4 g protein, 1.5 g fat and 19 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of boiled sweet corn?
About 96 kcal per 100 g: 3.4 g protein, 1.5 g fat and 19 g carbs, plus 2.4 g fibre.
Is corn a vegetable or a grain?
Sweet corn on the cob is eaten as a vegetable, but in calories it's closer to grains: about 96 kcal per 100 g and 19 g carbs per cob.
See also
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Boiled potatoes
86 kcal
per 100 g
2 medium potatoes: 170 kcal
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Mashed potatoes
113 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 230 kcal
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Butter
717 kcal
per 100 g
thin layer on a slice: 70 kcal
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