Grains & pasta

Corn grain, white

FDC 168920cup (166 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 49 · -15 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Corn grain, white is middling for nutrient density at 49 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 50 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (30% DV), a good source of protein (19% DV), a good source of iron (15% DV). Most of its 365 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.4 g · 10%Carb 74.3 g · 79%Fat 4.7 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories365 kcal18%
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat0.67 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium35 mg2%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein9.4 g19%
Potassium287 mg6%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium127 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168920

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium30% DV
Protein19% DV
Iron15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density49 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g9.4 vs 11 median
Sodium / 100 g35 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Rice, brown, long-grain, rawDensity 49 vs 49Rye flour, lightDensity 50 vs 49Rice flour, brownDensity 51 vs 49

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