Sweet corn: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: sweet corn, boiled.
18.6g net carbs per 100 g
1.2carb 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 | 18.6 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Energy | 96 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169999 “Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt”. Net carbs = total carbs 21.0 g − fiber 2.4 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 ear103 g | ½ cup75 g | 1 cup149 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 19.1 | 13.9 | 27.7 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Glycemic load | 10 | 7 | 15 |
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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