How many calories does one cup of Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane have?

One  cup of Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane gives 132 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 118 calories, proteins account for 19 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 17 calories.  One  cup Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane provides about 6.6 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

132 calories for 1 cup boiled corn of How To Cook Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 29.3g, Protein 4.9g, Fat 1.9g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in How To Cook Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane.

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Is Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

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What's good.

Sweet Corn : The pros. Sweet corn is rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and in turn promote heart health. Sweet corn is good for pregnancy as high folate content and antioxidants - lutein is good for the foetus. The cons. the glycemic index of sweet corn is said to be between 55 to 58 and hence not suited for diabetics and best to restrict the usage. Though sweet corn is a good source of fiber, low in fat and helps control appetite, considering that it is a vegetable it has more calories than other fiber rich veggies, so restrict usage for weight loss. So given a choice it is wise to opt for other veggies first. Read the article is sweet corn healthy?

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane?

Yes for heart patients. Restricted usage for diabetics and weight loss.

The cons. the glycemic index of sweet corn is said to be between 55 to 58 and hence not suited for diabetics and best to restrict the usage. Though sweet corn is a good source of fiber, low in fat and helps control appetite, considering that it is a vegetable it has more calories than other fiber rich veggies, so restrict usage for weight loss.

Can healthy individuals have Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane?

Yes.

One cup cooked Sweet Corn, Makai Ke Dane is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 

1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 30% of RDA.
2. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 2% of RDA.
3. Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Also healthy skin formation.  22% of RDA.
4. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 18% of RDA.
5. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 17% of RDA.