Canned corn: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: canned corn, drained.
12.3g net carbs per 100 g
0.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
53glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 12.3 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.0 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Energy | 67 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169214 “Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, whole kernel, drained solids”. Net carbs = total carbs 14.3 g − fiber 2.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup82 g | 1 cup164 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 10.1 | 20.2 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 11 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 53. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Sweet corn, mean of two foods
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