Grains & pasta

Corn grain, yellow

FDC 170288cup (166 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 56 · -8 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Corn grain, yellow is middling for nutrient density at 56 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (30% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (26% DV), a good source of protein (19% 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 fiber7.3 g26%
Sugars0.64 g
Protein9.4 g19%
Potassium287 mg6%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium127 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A11 µg1%
Vitamin E0.49 mg3%

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FDC 170288

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
Dietary fiber26% DV
Protein19% DV
Iron15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density56 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g9.4 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g7.3 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g35 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Wild rice, cookedDensity 57 vs 56Wheat, sproutedDensity 58 vs 56Oat flour, partially debrannedDensity 58 vs 56

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