Is Corn Keto-Friendly?

Unfortunately, corn is not keto-friendly. It is too high in net carbs and may kick you out of ketosis even in a small serving size

Not Keto

• Corn is unsuitable for you on keto as it is too high in net carbs (18.6g per 100g serving).
• To maintain ketosis, you should limit your daily carb consumption from 20g to 50g.
• Instead of corn, you can look for other low-carb keto-friendly alternatives such as olives, asparagus, and endives.

Too Low in Fats

• During ketosis, your body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs. The macronutrient ratio of your foods during keto ought to be 70% fats, 20–25% protein, and 5–10% carbs.
• A keto diet is low in carbs and high in fats. However, corn is the exact opposite of a keto diet as it is high in carbs and low in fat. Tamales are also not keto-friendly as they are made from corn.
• It is best to get fats from food sources low in carbs, such as avocado, ghee, and salmon.

Natural but Too High in Carbs

• Corn is a clean label and minimally processed as it does not contain harmful non-keto ingredients such as artificial sweeteners, additives, and highly refined oils.
• Corn is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect your body from cancer and heart disease.
• It has carotenoids, a fat-soluble pigment suitable for eye health, protecting the eye from the damage that causes cataracts.
• Corn also has a fair amount of fiber that aids in digestion and has small amounts of minerals like magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B, E, and K.
• However, despite all these health benefits, corn is unsuitable for you on keto as it is too high in net carbs.