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Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 22% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Niacin | 8.3 MG | 52% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.6 MG | 32% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.1 MG | 65% | |
| Folate, total | 111 UG | 28% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 25 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 MG | 15% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 149 MG | 35% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 344 MG | 28% | |
| Potassium, K | 775 MG | 16% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | 28% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 33% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.9 MG | 39% | |
| Selenium, Se | 56.5 UG | 103% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 14.5g per 100g.
- High in dietary fiber (20.5g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (35% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (28% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (28% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (33% DV).
About Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians)
Dried yellow corn as used in Northern Plains Indian communities is a fully mature, field-dried grain with a dramatically different nutritional profile from sweet corn eaten fresh. The starch content is very high, the fiber is substantial relative to other corn preparations, protein is present at a meaningful level, and fat is present but not dominant. It requires soaking and long cooking to rehydrate. Dried corn keeps nearly indefinitely and was a critical winter staple, ground into meal or cooked whole in hominy preparations after nixtamalization.
Dietary Information
Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians) is considered high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians) include Selenium, Se (103% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (65% DV) , Niacin (52% DV) , Manganese, Mn (39% DV) , and Magnesium, Mg (35% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 419 calories per 100 grams, Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians) gets 14% of its calories from protein, 63% from carbohydrates, and 23% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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