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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peach and yellow corn is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 8:87:6 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 6% 12%
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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peach or Yellow Corn .

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.