Corn, dried (Navajo)
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 3.3 MG | 21% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 22% | |
| Folate, total | 77 UG | 19% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.9 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 15 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 MG | 11% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 124 MG | 30% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 337 MG | 27% | |
| Potassium, K | 511 MG | 11% | |
| Sodium, Na | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | 28% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 22% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.8 MG | 37% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (30% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (27% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (28% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (22% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (37% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (21% DV).
About Corn, dried (Navajo)
Dried Navajo corn is a field corn variety traditionally grown and dried for long-term storage, ground into meal, or cooked whole for stews and hominy preparations. The carbohydrate content is high, as expected of a dried grain, with respectable protein and moderate fat for a corn variety. No fiber is listed, which likely reflects the specific preparation or variety data rather than an absence of fiber in the whole kernel. Dried Navajo corn has been central to Dine agriculture and cuisine for centuries, with distinct varieties adapted to the high desert environment of the Colorado Plateau.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Corn, dried (Navajo) include Manganese, Mn (37% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (30% DV) , Zinc, Zn (28% DV) , Phosphorus, P (27% DV) , and Copper, Cu (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 386 calories per 100 grams, Corn, dried (Navajo) gets 10% of its calories from protein, 78% from carbohydrates, and 12% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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