Corn

₹12.50 – ₹25.00

Corn, known in many countries as maize, is a domesticated grain. Amount of nutrients in 100 gm of corn:

Carbohydrates – 9 gm
Calcium – 9 mg
Dietary fiber- 2.7 gm
Fat- 1.2 gm
Folate- 46 g
Iron- 0.5 mg
Magnesium- 37 mg
Niacin- 1.7 mg
Phosphorus- 120 mg
Potassium- 270 mg
Protein- 3.2 gm
Sugars- 3.2 gm
Vitamin A- 10 g
Vitamin B- 15 mg
Vitamin C- 7 mg
Energy- 90 kcal (360kJ)

The high amount of fiber present in corn helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
Being rich in folate, corn helps the generation of new cells, especially important before and during pregnancy.