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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Corn beverage's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 14/100
How many beneficial nutrients Corn beverage delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Corn beverage come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
87% from carbs
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Carbs 87%8.7 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 8%0.8 g per serving
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 1.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 5.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 12.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 17.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 140.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.2 g | — |
About Corn beverage
Corn beverage is a non-alcoholic drink made from ground or cooked corn steeped in water, a style found across the Americas in forms like atole and certain corn-based aguas. It is mild, lightly thickened and only faintly sweet on its own, a world away from the heavily sweetened sodas and punches it often sits beside. Different traditions flavor it with cinnamon, vanilla or sugar at the table.
Per 100 grams this corn drink provides about 40 calories, roughly 8.7 grams of carbohydrate but only about 0.2 grams of sugar, with a little protein (0.8 grams) and fiber (0.4 grams) carried over from the corn. The one number worth noting is sodium, at about 140 milligrams per 100 grams; an 8-ounce serving (about 240 grams) comes to roughly 96 calories, 21 grams of carbohydrate and around 336 milligrams of sodium.
What makes it stand out among beverages is how little natural sugar it holds — the carbohydrate is mostly starch from the corn rather than sugar — so any sweetness usually depends on what gets added when it is served. As a wholesome, traditional drink it is a gentler choice than a soft drink, with the sodium being the main thing to keep an eye on.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Corn beverage?
There are 40 calories in 100 g of Corn beverage.
How much protein is in Corn beverage?
Corn beverage contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Corn beverage?
Corn beverage has 8.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Corn beverage?
Corn beverage provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
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