Strawberries vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and yellow corn:
- Strawberry has 63% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Strawberry has 67% less calories than yellow corn.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Yellow corn is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 67% less calories than yellow corn - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 76% |
| Fat | 8% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 63% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 409% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 969% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and yellow corn contain significant amounts of folate.
| Strawberries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 433% more calcium than yellow corn - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 42% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Strawberries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 70% less calories than yellow corn - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does strawberries or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 60% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.