Food guide

Canned Sweetcorn

Shelf-stable sweetcorn; rinse to reduce sodium. Nutrition sits close to cooked fresh kernels.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Canned Sweetcorn, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned sweetcorn, drained, canned for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g canned, drained — 79 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Sweetcorn
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	79 kcal	79 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2.4 g	2.4 g	3 g
Carbohydrate	19.4 g	19.4 g	24.6 g
Fat	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.6 g
Fibre	2 g	2 g	2.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned sweetcorn, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Sweetcorn
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	4 µg	4 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	8.1 mg	8.1 mg	9%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.04 mg	0.04 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.041 mg	0.041 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.073 mg	0.073 mg	6%
Niacin	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.055 mg	0.055 mg	3%
Folate	49 µg	49 µg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.68 mg	0.68 mg	14%
Choline	22.4 mg	22.4 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	5 mg	5 mg	<1%
Iron	0.42 mg	0.42 mg	2%
Magnesium	23 mg	23 mg	5%
Phosphorus	64 mg	64 mg	5%
Potassium	186 mg	186 mg	4%
Sodium	272 mg	272 mg	12%
Zinc	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	4%
Selenium	0.7 µg	0.7 µg	1%
Copper	0.048 mg	0.048 mg	5%
Manganese	0.067 mg	0.067 mg	3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, regular pack

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned sweetcorn?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Shelf-stable sweetcorn; rinse to reduce sodium. Nutrition sits close to cooked fresh kernels.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Butter, Chili, Lime.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.