Yellow corn
Low GI
GL 15 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Yellow corn has a glycemic index of 52, the same as plain Sweet Corn (52). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 15.
Updated Oct 19, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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 11 per 100 g grilled
Grilled corn - GI 52 · GL 11 per 100 g steamed
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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 | 0.54 g |
| Insoluble | 2.16 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low in added sugars
- Moderate glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low protein content
- Refined grain processing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow corn?
Yellow corn has a glycemic index of 52 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 15; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is Yellow corn good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow 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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