Is corn keto?
Corn
Not keto No — corn is not keto-friendly.
Corn is a starchy grain, not a low-carb vegetable. Corn tortillas, chips, cornmeal and cornstarch are all high-carb too.
Nutrition per serving
1 medium ear · 102 g- Net carbs
- 17g
- Calories
- 88kcal
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Fat
- 1.4g
- Total carbs
- 19 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 85%
0.8× the daily limit
About 29.9 g of corn adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 19 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs | 17 g | 17 g |
| Sugars | 6.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
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Better keto swaps for corn
Low-carb recipes that replace corn
Frequently asked questions
Is corn keto?
No — corn is not keto-friendly. Corn is a starchy grain, not a low-carb vegetable. Corn tortillas, chips, cornmeal and cornstarch are all high-carb too.
How many net carbs are in corn?
1 medium ear (102 g) of corn has about 17 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.
How much corn can I eat on keto?
About 29.9 g of corn adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 85% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for corn?
Try cauliflower, green beans, zucchini.
