vegetables
Fresh corn provides fiber and antioxidants, but its high starch content and potential for GMO varieties with pesticide residues contribute to mild inflammatory effects.
High Starch Content
+0.5
Rapidly digested carbohydrates cause moderate blood sugar elevation and insulin response.
Fiber
-0.2
Provides some gut health benefits, though less than other vegetables due to lower overall fiber density.
Lutein and Antioxidants
-0.1
Carotenoids provide mild antioxidant protection for eye and cardiovascular health.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Sweet corn is moderate to high FODMAP due to polyols (sorbitol and mannitol), especially in larger portions.
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