Calorie comparison
Beets vs Corn
Per 100 grams, beets is the lighter choice by 43 calories, while corn delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Corn |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 86 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 19 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 1.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🌽 Corn
1 ear (90 g)
77 cal
2.9 g protein · 17.1 g carbs · 1.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or corn?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and corn has 86. Beets is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or corn?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; corn has 3.2 g. Corn wins on protein.
Is beets or corn better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beets — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
Don't guess. Snap it.
Whether it's beets or corn, CalorieScan AI logs it from a photo in seconds.
Download for iPhone