Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, regular pack
Whole food · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
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This is sweet white corn kernels and their creamy, starchy liquid, canned for convenience. It offers a soft, tender texture and a distinctly sweet, milky flavor. Nutritionally, it's a low-fat, moderate-carb source of energy with a small amount of fiber.
💚 Why it's loved
People love its comforting, nostalgic sweetness and the satisfying, creamy texture that requires zero preparation. It's a versatile base for quick side dishes, casseroles, and soups.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The added cream style and natural sugars can cause blood sugar spikes, and canned versions often contain significant sodium. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like beans, chicken, or a drizzle of olive oil) and rinse it briefly in a colander to reduce sodium by up to 40%.
Key benefits
- Quick, no-cook source of energy and carbohydrates
- Provides some dietary fiber for digestive health
- Contains plant-based protein
- Low in fat and cholesterol-free
- Convenient shelf-stable pantry staple
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'cream' in cream-style corn doesn't come from dairy; it's the starchy liquid released from the corn kernels themselves, which thickens into a natural, creamy sauce.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 78.2 g |
| Energy | 74.0 kcal |
| Energy | 311 kj |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.42 g |
| Ash | 0.98 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.31 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 40.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 119 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 261 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.56 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 28.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.96 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 45.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 45.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 45.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 20.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 44.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.10 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.21 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.07 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.07 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.07 g |
| Leucine | 0.19 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.08 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.07 g |
| Valine | 0.10 g |
| Arginine | 0.07 g |
| Histidine | 0.05 g |
| Alanine | 0.16 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.13 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.34 g |
| Glycine | 0.07 g |
| Proline | 0.16 g |
| Serine | 0.08 g |
FAQ
Is cream-style corn the same as corn pudding?
No. Cream-style corn is a canned ingredient (kernels in a starchy sauce). Corn pudding is a baked dish made with eggs, milk, and often cream-style corn as a base ingredient.
Why is canned creamed corn so sweet?
Sweet white corn varieties are naturally high in sugar. The canning process also concentrates this sweetness, and some brands may add a small amount of sugar or corn syrup.
Can I use this in place of whole kernel corn?
Yes, but the texture and consistency will differ. It will add a creamy, saucy element to a dish rather than just individual kernels. It's best in soups, casseroles, or puddings where a thicker base is desired.