Sweet yellow corn has 86 kcal per 100 g. A starchy vegetable — track as a carbohydrate, not a low-calorie green. One medium ear yields about 90 g kernels (77 kcal).
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How should I track Corn, sweet, yellow?
For consistent tracking of Corn, sweet, yellow, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.