Baked Corn on the Cob
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.31 g | 6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 9.94 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 2.54 g | 7% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.37 g | 19% |
| Protein | 4.19 g | 8% |
| Total Fat | 47.36 g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat | 29.08 g | 145% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.78 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.72 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 1.84 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 120.4 mg | 40% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 383.42 mcg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2685.77 mg | 117% |
| Potassium | 27.87 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19.53 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2.98 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 1% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
43%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
9%
Vitamin K
5%
Vitamin B1
0.3%
Vitamin B2
2%
Vitamin B3
0.2%
Vitamin B5
2%
Vitamin B6
0.3%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0%
Vitamin B12
4%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
2%
Iron
0.7%
Magnesium
0.7%
Phosphorus
1%
Potassium
0.6%
Sodium
117%
Zinc
0.6%
Copper
2%
Manganese
6%
Selenium
1%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
0.4%
Isoleucine
0.3%
Valine
0.3%
Lysine
0.1%
Tryptophan
0.2%
Threonine
0.2%
Phenylalanine
0.4%
Methionine
0.2%
Histidine
0.2%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Corn on the cob is a source of dietary fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, which supports digestive health by promoting gut health, acting as a prebiotic to nourish beneficial gut bacteria, and preventing constipation. It contains antioxidants that combat free radicals, including carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health and protect against chronic inflammation. Additionally, corn on the cob, like other corn, is a source of various vitamins and minerals, and research on engineered sweet corn has shown it can be biofortified to contain higher levels of vitamin E.
1. Is Corn Healthy? Nutrition, Benefits, Risks
Source: Medical News Today, 2019
Summary: Corn is a source of antioxidants like carotenoids and dietary fiber, which supports digestion and combats free radicals.
2. Corn: Kinds, Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, & Preparation
Source: WebMD
Summary: Corn contains lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids beneficial for eye health, and is rich in dietary fiber, which is crucial for digestive health and may help prevent conditions like diverticulitis.
Read More: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/corn-health-benefits
3. Fnrb0104 : Usda Ars
Source: USDA ARS
Summary: Sweet corn has been successfully engineered by ARS scientists to contain up to more vitamin E by incorporating genes from other grains, addressing widespread vitamin E deficiency and reducing heart disease risk.
Read More: https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/fnrb/fnrb0104/
4. Is Corn Good for You?
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Corn is rich in insoluble fiber, which promotes gut health by bulking up stool, preventing constipation, and acting as a prebiotic to nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-corn
5. Why Can You See Corn in Poop?
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: The indigestible nature of the outer hull of corn kernels, composed of cellulose, is responsible for their common observation in stool, even as the nutritious interior is broken down and absorbed.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-can-you-see-corn-in-poop
