Nutritional value Maize
raw, yellow, sweet maize kernels composed of 76% water, 19% carbohydrates, 3% protein, , 1% fat (table). in 100-gram serving, maize kernels provide 86 calories , source (10-19% of daily value) of b vitamins, thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid (b5) , folate (right table raw, uncooked kernels, usda nutrient database). in moderate amounts, supply dietary fiber , essential minerals, magnesium , phosphorus whereas other nutrients in low amounts (table).
maize has suboptimal amounts of essential amino acids tryptophan , lysine, accounts lower status protein source.
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