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Smooth, buttery, creamy corn purée-style side dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Corn mousseline (120 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 7.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 69.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
142
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
7.3g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 8% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.48 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 33 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 36 g | 42 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Corn mousseline is a smooth, creamy side dish made by blending cooked corn, often with butter or cream. It is typically minimally processed: the corn is cooked and puréed rather than turned into a packaged or highly refined product.
Cook corn kernels until tender, blend them with a little cooking liquid, then mix in butter or cream for a silky corn mousseline. For an especially fine texture, press the purée through a sieve before serving.
Corn mousseline pairs well with grilled chicken, steak, or fish, and also works alongside roasted vegetables. Its creamy texture makes it a useful side for simply seasoned mains or dishes with a spicy sauce.
No. Corn mousseline is usually blended and strained until smooth, while creamed corn commonly keeps some whole or broken kernels. Mousseline has a finer, more uniform texture and is served like a puréed side.
Yes, frozen or canned kernels work for corn mousseline. Cook frozen corn until tender; drain canned corn first, and rinse it if it tastes salty. Blend the kernels, then add cooking liquid gradually to control the consistency.
Corn mousseline can feel grainy when the kernels are not fully tender or the purée has not been strained. Cook the corn until soft, blend it thoroughly, and pass it through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother finish.
Yes, you can make corn mousseline ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container for about 3–4 days. Reheat it gently, stirring often, and loosen it with a splash of milk or water if it has thickened.
Yes, corn mousseline can be frozen, though its creamy texture may separate slightly after thawing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and whisk it over low heat while reheating to bring the purée back together.
Yes, make corn mousseline without dairy by blending the cooked corn with olive oil and a little unsweetened plant-based drink. Add the liquid gradually so the purée stays thick rather than turning watery.
Corn mousseline is usually served hot, when its buttery, creamy texture is most noticeable. If it has cooled, warm it gently on the stove and stir; add a small splash of liquid if it has become too thick.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
Folate
28.8µg · 7% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
1.08mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.36µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
206mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Corn mousseline is a smooth, spoonable side made by blending corn into a fine purée and enriching it with butter and often cream or milk. The name draws on French cookery, where “mousseline” suggests a particularly silky preparation; recipes vary, but the corn’s natural sweetness remains central.
Serve it warm alongside roasted or grilled meat, fish, or vegetables. It works as an elegant alternative to mashed potatoes, and its mild sweetness pairs especially well with savoury, well-seasoned mains. Corn mousseline is more substantial than a plain vegetable side, with much of its energy coming from the added fat. For a lighter version, use less butter or cream and let the corn provide most of the flavour and body.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.