Vegetables
How much fiber is in corn on the cob?
2.8 g
of fiber in 1 large ear of corn on the cob (118 g). That is a modest amount: 7% of a man’s daily target (38 g) and 11% of a woman’s (25 g).
How it compares
Corn on the cob ranks #33 of 73 vegetables and #136 of 256 foods overall by fiber per serving.
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, cooked | 1 cup (124 g) | 2.9 g |
| Cabbage, cooked | 1 cup (150 g) | 2.9 g |
| Mustard greens, cooked | 1 cup (140 g) | 2.8 g |
| Corn on the cob | 1 large ear (118 g) | 2.8 g |
| Lotus root, cooked | 10 slices (89 g) | 2.8 g |
| Fennel | 1 cup, sliced (87 g) | 2.7 g |
| Portobello, grilled | 1 cup, sliced (121 g) | 2.7 g |
Higher-fiber alternatives
Similar foods with noticeably more fiber per serving:
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn squash, baked | 1 cup, cubes (205 g) | 9 g |
| Collard greens, cooked | 1 cup (190 g) | 7.6 g |
| Artichoke, cooked | 1 medium (120 g) | 6.8 g |
| Taro, cooked | 1 cup, slices (132 g) | 6.7 g |
Getting to your daily target
You would need about 8.9 servings to reach 25 g, so most people combine it with other foods. A cup of cooked lentils (15.6 g), two tablespoons of chia (8.3 g) and a cup of raspberries (8 g) together give over 30 g. Build a full day in the calculator or let the 4-week plan choose for you.
FAQ
How much fiber is in corn on the cob?
1 large ear of corn on the cob (118 g) contains 2.8 g of dietary fiber, according to USDA data. 100 g contains 2.4 g.
Is corn on the cob high in fiber?
Good source of fiber. One serving gives 10% of the 28 g Daily Value used on US food labels. It ranks #33 of 73 vegetables in our database by fiber per serving.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR Legacy), NDB 11168: “Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt”. Fiber, total dietary: 2.4 g per 100 g. Serving weight 118 g. How we calculate.