Sweet corn is a variety of maize grown for human consumption with a high sugar content. Sweet corn is the result of a naturally occurring recessive mutation in the genes which control conversion of sugar to starch inside the endosperm of the corn kernel.

Is sweetcorn high in carbohydrate?

Similar to other starchy vegetables, like sweet potato, corn contains more carbs than light veggies, like broccoli or Brussels sprouts. But one medium ear of corn (about ½ cup kernels) delivers less than 100 calories. It's also virtually fat free (only 1 gram) and a good source of fiber (2 grams).

Can you eat sweetcorn on keto?

Vegetables form a large part of a ketogenic, or keto, diet. The best vegetables for keto diets include celery, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. A person may wish to avoid starchy vegetables, such as beets, potatoes, and sweetcorn. Keto diets restrict the amount of carbohydrates a person can eat.