What is the nutritional value of corn?

The Nutritional Value of Corn

Corn can be classified as either a vegetable or a grain. Kernels of corn, on or off the cob, are vegetables. But popcorn and the processed corn used to make corn muffins and cereals are grains. Research shows that it has more health-promoting antioxidants than wheat, oats or rice. Corn is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that help protect vision. It’s also rich in fiber, vitamin C, thiamine and folate, and has a minimal affect on blood sugar.

Here are some possible benefits to eating corn:

*The high amount of fiber present in corn can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

*Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.

*Those suffering from anemia have shown positive effects after consuming corns.

*Corn has been found to be helpful in treating kidney problems, including renal dysfunction.

*Regular consumption of corn, in moderate quantities, has been associated with better cardiovascular health.

*The beta-cryptoxanthin in corn makes it good for the health of the lungs and may even help prevent lung cancer.

*The insoluble fiber in corn makes it good for those suffering from common digestive ailments, like constipation and hemorrhoids...

Corn is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, as well as sodium. It's also a good source of dietary fiber, thiamin and folate. However, 82 percent of the calories in this food are from carbohydrates. This high-carbohydrate content is why corn can be used to make corn syrup a low-priced sugar alternative.

100 grams of corn contains the following nutrients:

Carbohydrates - 9 gm

Calcium - 9 mg

Dietary fiber - 2.7 gm

Fat - 1.2 gm

Folate - 46 μg

Iron - 0.5 mg

Magnesium - 37 mg

Niacin

- 1.7 mg

Phosphorus - 120 mg

Potassium - 270 mg

Protein - 3.2 gm

Sugars - 3.2 gm

Vitamin A - 10 μg

Vitamin B - 15 mg

Vitamin C - 7 mg

Vitamin E

Energy - 90 kcal (360kJ)

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There is no sugar in cornstarch. It is literally just the starch from corn. However, in each tablespoon of cornstarch are 7 grams of carbs, which as you probably know, are converted to sugar in your body.

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