Steamed corn
Low GI
GL 16.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 11 per 100 g
- Good water content
- Relatively high glycemic load
Steamed corn has a glycemic index of 52, the same as plain Sweet Corn (52). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 16.5.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g It has a significantly lower glycemic impact and is much better for managing insulin levels.
Cauliflower - GL 1 per 100 g It provides more satiety and essential nutrients with a much lower glycemic load than corn.
Broccoli - GL 0.5 per 100 g It is an excellent, low-glycemic vegetable alternative that helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
Zucchini
Forms of Sweet Corn
- GI 52 · GL 10 per 100 g
Sweet Corn - Pickled cornGI 55 · GL 8 per 100 g pickled
- GI 55 · GL 9 per 100 g canned
Canned corn - 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 - +5 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 96 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.5 g |
| Natural | 4.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good water content
- Contains dietary fiber
- Relatively high glycemic load
- Starchy carbohydrate content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Steamed corn?
Steamed corn has a glycemic index of 52 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 16.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 11.
Is Steamed corn good for people with insulin resistance?
Steamed corn has a low glycemic index (52), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
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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