Sweet Corn

Description

Botanical Name: Zea mays convar
Tamil Name: இனிப்பு சோளம் / Iṉippu cōḷam
Hindi Name: मक्का / makka
Malayalam Name: ചോളം / cēāḷaṁ
Telugu Name: మొక్కజొన్న / Mokkajonna
Kannada Name: ಜೋಳ / Jōḷa

The sweet corn was cultivated in Central America and Mexico in 10000 years ago. The sweet corn is the vegetable but it is one of the grain that contains antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and vitamins. The Yellow sweet corn is common for the world but corn comes with various colors such as black, red, white, orange, blue, purple. The sweet corn also called maize, is one of the best grain plants. Corn seeds have many nutrients, and it comes with high in sugar. Sweet corn is rich in iron, vitamin B 12, and folic acid, which aids to improve red blood cells in your body. It helps to decreases the risk of baby birth defects and also prevents physiological, muscular degeneration problems.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 86 g
• Fat: 1.2 g
• Sodium: 15 mg
• Carbohydrate: 19 g
• Potassium: 270 mg
• Fiber: 2.7 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Protein: 3.2 g 
• Vitamin C: 11%
• Vitamin B6: 5%

Health Benefits

• It helps to reduce the risk of Anemia
• Sweet corn acts as an energy enhancer
• It helps to promote the nervous system and brain functioning
• It helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol level
• It helps to improve skin health and blood circulation
• Helps to reduce diabetes
• The sweet corn enhance cardiovascular health and digestion