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How many calories in Corn on the cob?
Corn on the cob has about 90 calories per 1 medium ear. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1 medium ear |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 103g |
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 3g |
| Carbs | 19g |
| Fat | 1g |
What affects Corn on the cob calories?
Corn is a moderate carbohydrate side, but butter, cheese, mayo, and seasoning change the final serving.
Tracking tip: Log butter or elote-style toppings separately; the plain ear is not the entire preparation.
Also called: sweet corn, corn cob
Variables that can change the estimate
- ear size
- butter
- mayo and cheese
- serving style
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 ear | 45 kcal | 2g | 10g | 1g | Half an ear is common as a plate side. |
| Mexican street corn | 260 kcal | 7g | 25g | 16g | Mayo, cheese, and butter create a richer serving. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Corn on the cob?
Corn on the cob has about 90 calories per 1 medium ear. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Corn on the cob?
A typical serving of corn on the cob has about 3g protein, 19g carbs, and 1g fat per 1 medium ear.
How should I track Corn on the cob accurately?
Log butter or elote-style toppings separately; the plain ear is not the entire preparation.
Track Corn on the cob in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log corn on the cob by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Corn on the cob freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.