Calories in an ear of corn
An ear of corn (1 ear medium, 103 g) has 99 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 21.6 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 96 kcal.
Values are for Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Corn on the cob
Per 1 ear medium (103 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in an ear of corn by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 ear small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) | 89 g | 85 | 3 g | 18.7 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 ear medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" long) | 103 g | 99 | 3.5 g | 21.6 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 ear large (7-3/4" to 9" long) | 118 g | 113 | 4 g | 24.8 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 cup cut | 149 g | 143 | 5.1 g | 31.3 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 baby ear | 8 g | 8 | 0.3 g | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 27 | 1 g | 5.9 g | 0.4 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 12%Carbs 76%Fat 12%
Corn on the cob has a low energy density (1.0 kcal per gram). It provides 3.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169999. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in an ear of corn?
99 calories in 1 ear medium (103 g), or 96 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in an ear of corn?
3.5 g of protein in 1 ear medium (103 g) (3.4 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in an ear of corn?
21.6 g of carbohydrates in 1 ear medium (103 g), including 2.5 g of fiber.