Corn grain, yellow
FDC 170288cup (166 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 56 · -8 vs Grains & pasta medianOn 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 74 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.3 g | 26% |
| Sugars | 0.64 g | |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 606 kcal | 30% |
| Total fat | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 123 g | 45% |
| Dietary fiber | 12 g | 43% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 31% |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 211 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81 mg | 5% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170288Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the grains & pasta median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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