KETO VERDICTLIMIT
Corn is not ideal for keto at ~16.7g net carbs per 100g—this starchy veg will eat up most daily carb limits. If you include it, keep portions tiny (garnish only) or skip to stay in ketosis.
Is Corn Keto?
Other Vegetable
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
16.7gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 18.7g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 3.4g
- Fat
- 1.5g
- Calories
- 96
Corn is not ideal for keto at ~16.7g net carbs per 100g—this starchy veg will eat up most daily carb limits. If you include it, keep portions tiny (garnish only) or skip to stay in ketosis.
- Net carbs (100 g)16.7g
- Protein (100 g)3.4g
- Fat (100 g)1.5g
- Keto verdictLimit portions
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
16.7g
Total Carbs
18.7g
Fiber
2g
Protein
3.4g
Fat
1.5g
Calories
96
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY TO LIMIT IT ON KETO
- High net carbs (~16.7g/100g) exceed typical keto budgets
- This item contains the nutrients or compounds listed above; evidence for specific health outcomes depends on dose, preparation, and individual context.
- Even small servings can push you out of ketosis
- Lower-carb vegetables offer similar nutrients with fewer carbs
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
GRILLED (OCCASIONAL TREAT)
Grill in husks 15–20 minutes, turning. Brush with butter and herbs; reserve for special occasions.
BOILED (LIMITED)
Boil 5–7 minutes until tender. Keep portions very small—use a spoonful of kernels as garnish.
SALSA GARNISH
Fold 1 tbsp kernels into salsa for color/texture. Track carbs carefully.
SOUP TOPPER
Sprinkle a few kernels on low-carb soups for contrast; measure to manage carbs.