When is Corn in Season?
- Summer
Fresh corn is found on a cob and is commonly yellow and white. Corn is available as fresh, frozen and canned but also found in many different food products. Refrigerate fresh corn in the husk for 1-2 days. Corn can be boiled, roasted, baked, and grilled. Add corn to soups, salsa, salads, and dips.
Fun fact: An ear of corn always has an even number of rows.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Corn Recipes, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Sweet Corn Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 20.8MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Corn Family Newsletter (PDF, 923KB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Harvest of the Month.
Additional Resources
- Corn Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- How to Preserve Corn. Utah State University Extension.
- Preparing Corn. Illinois Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Corn and Tomatillo Soup. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- Corn and Pepper Cups. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Corn and Sweet Potato Confetti Salad. SNAP-Ed. University of Kentucky. Plan Eat Move.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Corn. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Corn. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Corn. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: corn, 1 cup ( 145g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 125 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 9 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 22 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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