How many carbs are in corn?
1 mini ear of corn contains about 10.6g of carbohydrate, 9.3g net carbs after subtracting 1.3g of fiber, 1.4g of protein, and 45 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 baby corn (8g) | 1.5g | 0.2g | 1.3g |
| 1 mini ear (55g) | 10.6g | 1.3g | 9.3g |
| 1 regular ear (105g) | 20.2g | 2.5g | 17.7g |
| 1 cup (165g) | 31.7g | 4g | 27.8g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 19.2g | 2.4g | 16.8g |
Net carbs in corn
1 mini ear of corn contains 9.3g of net carbs — total carbs (10.6g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for corn (per 100g)
- Calories: 81 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 19.2g
- Dietary fiber: 2.4g
- Sugars: 3.1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Fat: 0.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345434). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in corn?
1 mini ear of corn contains about 10.6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 9.3g.
How many net carbs are in corn?
Net carbs in 1 mini ear of corn are about 9.3g — that is total carbs (10.6g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is corn good for diabetics?
Corn contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is corn keto-friendly?
Whether corn fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 mini ear) provides about 9.3g of net carbs.