Is corn keto?

Corn

Not keto No — corn is not keto-friendly.

Corn is a starchy grain, not a low-carb vegetable. Corn tortillas, chips, cornmeal and cornstarch are all high-carb too.

Nutrition per serving

1 medium ear · 102 g
Net carbs
17g
Calories
88kcal
Protein
3.3g
Fat
1.4g
Total carbs
19 g
Fiber
2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 85%

About 29.9 g of corn adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for corn
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories88 kcal86 kcal
Total carbohydrate19 g19 g
Dietary fiber2 g2 g
Net carbs17 g17 g
Sugars 6.4 g 6.3 g
Protein3.3 g3.3 g
Fat1.4 g1.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is corn keto?

No — corn is not keto-friendly. Corn is a starchy grain, not a low-carb vegetable. Corn tortillas, chips, cornmeal and cornstarch are all high-carb too.

How many net carbs are in corn?

1 medium ear (102 g) of corn has about 17 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.

How much corn can I eat on keto?

About 29.9 g of corn adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 85% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for corn?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169998): Corn, sweet, yellow, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $4.13/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (corn, fresh: $2.10/lb as sold, 54% usable), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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