Peach vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Peach 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
peach
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and yellow corn:
- Peach has 52% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Peach has 56% less calories than yellow corn.
- Peach has more beta-carotene than yellow corn, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than peach.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, 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
Peach has 56% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peach has 52% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than peach - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 275% more protein than peach - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and peach are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Peach | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and peach contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 79% more potassium than peach - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, peach has more beta-carotene than yellow corn per 100 grams, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than peach per 100 grams.
| Peach | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Peach has 60% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does yellow corn or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peach has 50% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.