Canned corn
Medium GI
GL 14.8 per cup (164 g) · GL 9 per 100 g
- Contains dietary fiber
- Moderate glycemic load
Canned corn has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Sweet Corn (52). One cup (164 g) adds a glycemic load of 14.8.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169214 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Significantly lower in carbohydrates and glycemic impact, making it ideal for insulin resistance.
Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice) - GL 1 per 100 g Offers more fiber and essential micronutrients per calorie with a much lower glycemic load.
Steamed broccoli - GL 8 per 100 g Provides a much higher protein and fiber content, which slows digestion and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Chickpeas (cooked from dried)
Forms of Sweet Corn
- GI 52 · GL 10 per 100 g
Sweet Corn - Pickled cornGI 55 · GL 8 per 100 g pickled
- GI 52 · GL 10 per 100 g frozen
Frozen corn - White cornGI 52 · GL 10 per 100 g white
- GI 52 · GL 10 per 100 g yellow
Yellow corn - GI 52 · GL 11 per 100 g grilled
Grilled corn - GI 52 · GL 11 per 100 g steamed
Steamed corn - +5 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 164 g | 14.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 73 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5.5 g |
| Natural | 5.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains dietary fiber
- Low in saturated fat
- Low calorie density
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low protein-to-carb ratio
- Often contains added sodium
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned corn?
Canned corn has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One cup (164 g) has a glycemic load of 14.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 9.
Is Canned corn good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned corn has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice).
Which form of Sweet Corn has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sweet Corn in this database, Pickled corn has the lowest glycemic load (8 per 100 g).
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