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Canned Sweet Corn

Canned Sweet Corn is a convenient, shelf-stable form of sweet corn commonly used in salads, soups, stews and as a simple side dish; it appears in many cuisines from American to Latin American where corn is a staple. Canned sweet corn is known for its sweet kernels and ready-to-eat convenience after heating or draining. Nutrition-wise, canned sweet corn provides 2g of fiber per 100g and is a modest source of carbohydrate and plant protein with very little fat. It also contributes B vitamins such as niacin and some folate, though the canning process increases shelf life while slightly reducing some heat-sensitive nutrients. As a processed pantry item it is an easy way to add vegetables to meals, but the canned form can contain added salt, so choosing low-sodium or rinsing the kernels can help reduce sodium intake while keeping the convenience.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.35€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B-

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

67 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2.3 g

5% RDI

Fat

1 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

15 g

6% RDI

Sugar

5.5 g

11% RDI

Fiber

2 g

7% RDI

Salt

0.6 g

11% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B- · 6.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Canned Sweet Corn healthy?

Yes, Canned Sweet Corn is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B-. It is rich in protective compounds.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Canned Sweet Corn?

Canned Sweet Corn is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Canned Sweet Corn gluten free?

Yes, Canned Sweet Corn is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Canned Sweet Corn?

100g of Canned Sweet Corn contains 67 kcal, 2.3g protein, 15.3g carbohydrates, 1g fat, and 2g fiber.

Q.04Is Canned Sweet Corn vegan?

Yes, Canned Sweet Corn is vegan.

Q.06Is Canned Sweet Corn lactose free?

Yes, Canned Sweet Corn is lactose free.

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