Sweet Corn on the cob?

[reb999000]

I'm a type 1 diabetic and I heard a rumour that Sweet Corn on the cob may not be suitable; is this to be correct?

I appreciate any advice.

 

[whatashock]

not sure this is right.

Although it is called sweetcorn, I have looked at the carb content (on a tin of, not fresh) and it is not too high, and neither is the sugar.

If it is just in the name, so is sweet potatoe (which is lower in carbs than a normal potatoe), and then what about sugar snaps.

 

[AnneK]

My Son eats sweet corn..... I have found buying him Green Giant corn is better than any of the others as the cheaper versions certainly have a higher carbohydrate content.

I would imgine fresh corn on the cob would be a lower still content but i could be wrong....

 

[sugarless sue]

Sweet Corn Kernels ( per 100gm)

Canned ,drained, reheated, 26.6 gm of carbs.
Niblets, canned, Great Giant 20.8 gm of carbs.
Niblets, no salt, no sugar, |Green Giant 16.7 gm carbs.
Niblets, salad crisp, Green Giant, 13.3 gm carbs.
Niblets with Peppers, Green Giant, 17.9 gm carbs.

Corn on Cob,
Ross, 10.6 gm of carbs.
Boiled, 11.6 gm carbs.
Mini corncobs, canned 2gm carbs.
Mini corncobs fresh/frozen;
Boiled 2.7gm carbs.

( Collins Calorie Counter)

 

[lilibet]

Nothing in theory is denied to diabetics, but of course some things are better than others
I personally dont eat it, or pasta, rice and other things but the only way is to eat to your meter - test and see what it does to you. If you are happy with what you see then choose to eat it

Simples

 

[reb999000]

Dear All,

Thanks ever so much everyone! Much appreciate all the helpful advice.

reb999000.

 

[Cowboyjim]

I like sweetcorn and have it tinned awa fresh. But I have yet to test it outside part of a meal.
A couple of points come to mind. It's good fibre for a start though nutritionally I'd read somewhere it is fairly low.
Second, I eat it as is without the usual butter drenching. What effect would that have I wonder.... 8)