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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Sweet corn (fresh)

Sweet corn (fresh) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Sweet corn (fresh) — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Sweet corn (fresh) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sweet corn (fresh) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roasted or steamed fresh; ghee and lemon offset its drying quality.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (maize as later addition); monsoon street tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • roasted bhutta with lemon and rock salt (monsoon classic)
  • steamed with ghee and black pepper

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high vata or constipation in excess
  • Contraindication: weak chewing/digestion (kernels pass undigested)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sweet corn (fresh)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):

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