Baby corn is produced from regular corn plants which are harvested early while the ears are very immature, resulting in small ears or baby corn. It is typically eaten as the whole cob. It is eaten as both raw and cooked.
Baby corn adds a special, gourmet touch to many dishes and salads. Its miniature size is appealing, as is the taste, colour and crunch. We can serve it with other vegetables, with rice and beans dish also. Baby corn is high in vitamin –B (folate). It is a good source of potassium, riboflavin, vitamin-C and fibre.
Nutritional Facts | |
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Serving Size | 100g |
Calories | 37.4 |
Calories from fat | 1.8 |
*Daily Value (%) | |
Total Fat 0.2 g | 0.3% |
Saturated fat 0.05 g | 0.3% |
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05 g | – |
Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g | – |
Trans fat 0g | – |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 50.4 mg | 2.1% |
Total carbohydrates 148.6 g | 4.2% |
Dietary fiber 1.5 g | 6% |
Sugar 0 g | – |
Protein 1.8 g | 3.6% |
Vitamin A | 0.3% |
Vitamin C | 9.3% |
Calcium | 0.9% |
Iron | 6.1% |