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Fresh Corn Kernels

Fresh corn kernels are the edible seeds removed from an ear of corn and commonly boiled, grilled, sautéed, or added to other dishes.

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About Fresh Corn Kernels

Fresh corn kernels are the edible seeds removed from an ear of recently harvested maize. They are used in soups, salads, salsas, stews, fillings, batters, and side dishes, and may be eaten raw or cooked.

The kernels are usually plump and moist, with a crisp or tender bite and a sweet, grassy flavour. Their colour may be yellow, white, or mixed according to variety. Texture changes with maturity and storage.

Fresh kernels are sold loose or prepared directly from the cob, with the inedible cob left behind. They may be boiled, steamed, grilled, roasted, or sautéed. Whole kernels can also be crushed, producing a softer or more integrated texture in batters, fillings, and other dishes.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Fresh Corn Kernels

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Fresh Corn Kernels nutrition & diet

Fresh Corn Kernels nutritional value

Corn, fresh on cob, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
88.2kcal
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
12.5g
Fat
1.8g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F003209. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for kernels removed from a fresh ear, not canned, frozen, dried, or milled corn. Match raw, boiled, grilled, or sautéed preparation and the drained edible portion. Butter, oil, salt, sauces, and mixed vegetables should be counted as part of the finished dish.

Compare the right form: Reference raw or cooked fresh kernels from an identified corn variety, with cob removal, edible portion, and preparation method matching the catalogue item.

Diet considerations

Fresh corn kernels are plant-derived cereal grains. Plain kernels differ from canned products, cornmeal, masa, popcorn, battered kernels, or seasoned mixtures. Dairy, animal fat, stock, coatings, and other cereal ingredients may alter compatibility, while the carbohydrate pattern remains portion-dependent and recipe-dependent in composite dishes.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Corn, fresh on cob, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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