Despite its classification as a grain crop, corn is considered a vegetable when harvested young. Corn stalks produce a cob of seeds, also known as kernels.
Up to 400 kernels can be found in a single ear of corn. At its peak of ripeness, freshly harvested corn has a sweet flavor with hints of almond and sugar.
In mature corn, the milky texture of the kernels is replaced with a starchy, doughy texture. Mature corn kernels which are hard are considered as grain crop instead of vegetable.
Scientific name of Corn
Zea mays
Other names of Corn
- Maize
- Mayz
- Mahiz
- Maíz
- Milho
- Grano
- Mais
- Sweet corn
Nutrition facts of Corn
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 1.35 | GRAM | 2% |
| Protein | 3.27 | GRAM | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 | GRAM | 7% |
Calories by source in Corn:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Corn = 74%
- Calories by fat in Corn = 12%
- Calories by protein in Corn = 14%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Corn:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Corn = 39%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Corn = 26%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Corn = 35%
Detailed vitamin profile of Corn, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Corn, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Corn
- Select fresh corn with green husks and moist stems
- The kernels should be succulent. The skin should come off easily as soon as pierced
- Select kernels which are firm , plump and juicy
Availability of Corn
- Corn is generally available round the year
How to store Corn
- Whole corn husk can be stored in refrigerator for about 2 days
- It is advisable to wrap the corn husk in damp paper towel before putting it in the refrigerator
- Boiled corn can be stored in refrigerator for 1 day ( after that it will loose its water content and become dry)
Complete nutrition facts of Corn
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