Sweet Corn
Low GI
GL 9 per piece (90 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- Good water content
- High glycemic load for a vegetable
Sweet Corn has a glycemic index of 52 (Low). One piece (90 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168538 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g It has a significantly lower glycemic load and carbohydrate count compared to corn.
Cauliflower - GL 0.5 per 100 g It is much lower in starch and sugar, making it ideal for blood sugar management.
Zucchini - GL 1 per 100 g It offers a better fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio and minimal impact on insulin levels.
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Forms of 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 - GI 52 · GL 11 per 100 g steamed
Steamed corn
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) | 73 g | 7.3 |
| 1 ear, medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" long) | 90 g | 9 |
| 1 ear, large (7-3/4" to 9" long) | 143 g | 14.3 |
| 1 cup, kernels | 154 g | 15.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 86 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 6.3 g |
| Natural | 6.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good water content
- Provides some dietary fiber
- High glycemic load for a vegetable
- High starch and simple sugar content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Sweet Corn
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet Corn?
Sweet Corn has a glycemic index of 52 (Low). One piece (90 g) has a glycemic load of 9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is Sweet Corn good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet 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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