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How many carbs are in corn, sweet?
1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) of corn, sweet contains about 13.9g of carbohydrate, 11.9g net carbs after subtracting 2g of fiber, 2.4g of protein, and 63 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) (73g) | 13.9g | 2g | 11.9g |
| 1 ear, medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" long) (90g) | 17.1g | 2.4g | 14.7g |
| 1 ear, large (7-3/4" to 9" long) (143g) | 27.2g | 3.9g | 23.3g |
| 1 cup kernels (154g) | 29.3g | 4.2g | 25.1g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 19g | 2.7g | 16.3g |
Net carbs in corn, sweet
1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) of corn, sweet contains 11.9g of net carbs — total carbs (13.9g) minus dietary fiber (2g). 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, sweet (per 100g)
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 19g
- Dietary fiber: 2.7g
- Sugars: 3.2g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Fat: 1.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168538). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in corn, sweet?
1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) of corn, sweet contains about 13.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 11.9g.
How many net carbs are in corn, sweet?
Net carbs in 1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) of corn, sweet are about 11.9g — that is total carbs (13.9g) minus dietary fiber (2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is corn, sweet good for diabetics?
Corn, sweet 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, sweet keto-friendly?
Whether corn, sweet fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long)) provides about 11.9g of net carbs.