Corn, sweet

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What is Corn, sweet?

Sweet corn is specially hybridized corn harvested to be eaten fresh on the cob or fresh kernels. In some countries corn is considered to be "pig food" and rarely eaten. In the US fresh corn is a summer staple where it is boiled or cooked over a hot outdoor grill. In Mexico fresh corn is grilled in the husks then sprinkled with lime and chile powder.

Substitute for Corn, sweet

Frozen corn

Equivalents

1 cup fresh corn kernels = 2 medium ears
10oz frozen = 1 1/4 cups kernels
15.5oz can = 1 3/4 cups, drained

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Corn

Nutrition Information For Corn, sweet

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

132

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 23mg

Potassium

416g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 29g

10%

Dietary Fiber 4g

20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Corn, sweet Recipes

Fire Grilled Corn On The Cob
Not your everyday grilled corn. Longhorn Steak House shows you how to make EXTREME grilled corn!
Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)
This has to be one of the oldest dishes in Mexican homes. Almost everyone had a little garden in their backyard and squash was one of the staples harvested. We had this dish frequently in the summer g
Fresh Corn and Chicken Salad
This is an excellent corn salad recipe adapted from a Food Network episode. It uses fresh corn, basil, scallions, tomatoes and chicken.

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