Grains & pasta

Corn grain, white

FDC 168920cup (166 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 49 · -15 vs Grains & pasta median

Whole white corn grain scores 49 of 100, Fair band, ranking 50 of 60 in Grains & pasta, just behind brown rice and below the category median of 64. Magnesium is the standout at an excellent 30% DV, with good protein (19% DV) and good iron (15% DV) rounding out the profile of this dried grain.

This is a dry, whole grain form of corn meant for grinding into meal or cooking down into porridge rather than eating straight from the bag, and a cup (166 grams) is a raw measure that yields far more once cooked. Fiber and sugar figures weren't available for this entry, so those can't be compared directly; brown rice is a higher-scoring grain option in the same category with a similar whole-grain profile.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.4 g · 10%Carb 74.3 g · 79%Fat 4.7 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories365 kcal18%
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat0.67 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium35 mg2%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein9.4 g19%
Potassium287 mg6%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium127 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168920

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium30% DV
Protein19% DV
Iron15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density49 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g9.4 vs 11 median
Sodium / 100 g35 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Rice, brown, long-grain, rawDensity 49 vs 49Rye flour, lightDensity 50 vs 49Rice flour, brownDensity 51 vs 49

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