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Sweet canned corn, convenient and tasty
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
½ cup (medium) of Heinz Corn (75 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.1 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 31.5 µg of Folate covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: ½ cup (medium) · 75 g
59
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
12.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 11% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (medium) | 75 g | 59 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 23 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 38 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 can (whole) | 285 g | 222 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Yes, Heinz Corn is cooked during canning and is ready to eat straight from the can. Drain it for salads, or warm it briefly for a hot side dish; prolonged cooking can make the kernels softer.
Transfer opened Heinz Corn to a covered container and refrigerate it, then use it within a few days. Don’t store leftovers in the opened metal can, and discard them if their smell, appearance, or texture changes.
Usually, yes: draining Heinz Corn keeps salads and other dishes from becoming watery. The canning liquid can be added to soups or sauces if you want, but add it gradually because it may change the dish’s taste and saltiness.
Yes, Heinz Corn can be frozen. Drain it, put it in a freezer-safe airtight container, and avoid freezing it again after thawing. The kernels may be softer once defrosted, so they work especially well in cooked dishes.
Heinz Corn is canned sweet corn: the tender, sweet kernels commonly served as a vegetable. It is not the dry field corn typically milled for animal feed or products such as cornmeal.
Heinz Corn works in corn chowder, pasta salads, fritters, omelettes, tacos, and rice dishes. Since it is already cooked, add it late in cooking when you want the kernels to keep their shape and a little bite.
No, rinsing Heinz Corn is not necessary; draining it is usually enough. If you want a less salty or cleaner-tasting result, rinse the kernels briefly under cold water and let them drain well before adding them to the salad.
Canned Heinz Corn can taste different from fresh corn because sweetness varies with the corn and its storage and processing. Chilling it or serving it with strongly acidic or spicy ingredients can also make its sweetness less noticeable.
Yes, Heinz Corn can replace fresh kernels in many recipes, but it is already cooked and softer. Add it near the end rather than cooking it for the full time; it cannot reproduce the char or firm texture of fresh corn on the cob.
Heinz Corn consists of sweet corn kernels packed in canning liquid. The precise ingredients can vary by product or market, so use the ingredient list on your particular can if you need to check for a specific ingredient.
Vitamins
Folate
31.5µg · 8% DV
B3
0.52mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 59 calories in ½ cup (medium) (75 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Heinz Corn is a convenient canned product made from sweetcorn kernels. The kernels are soft and juicy, with a gently sweet taste, and can be eaten on their own or added straight to a meal.
It works well in salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and baked potatoes, or as a colourful side. In nutritional terms, it is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with some fibre and a modest amount of protein. For a lighter meal, drain the corn and pair it with fresh vegetables, herbs and a sharp lemon dressing.
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 3
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.11g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.19g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.