Calories in Sweetcorn
Per 1 cup, 165 g
Sweetcorn has 158 calories per 1 cup, 165 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 5.4 g of protein, 34.0 g of carbohydrate, 2.1 g of fat and 4.6 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 96 calories and 3.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein, low in fat and low energy density. Closer to a starch than a vegetable on the plate — worth counting as one.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 165 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 96 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 3.3 g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 20.6 g | 13% |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 4.6 g | 2.8 g | 15% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about sweetcorn
How many calories are in sweetcorn?
Sweetcorn has 158 calories per 1 cup, 165 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of sweetcorn?
100 g of sweetcorn contains 96 calories.
How much protein is in sweetcorn?
One serving of 1 cup, 165 g provides 5.4 g of protein — 3.3 g per 100 g, or 11% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in sweetcorn?
One serving of 1 cup, 165 g contains 34.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 4.6 g is fibre.
What is sweetcorn a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, sweetcorn qualifies as a source of protein, low in fat and low energy density. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.