Roasted corn nuts make an enjoyable crunchy snack that has low calories and fat levels while still offering adequate sodium levels.
First introduced to America in 1936, these delicious candies were initially designed to be given out free at bars. Today they can be found tucked between peanuts and pistachios in the “nut” aisle at your local grocery store.
Calories
Though corn nuts may not be the healthiest snack option, they do contain relatively few calories and provide plenty of fiber, helping keep you feeling satisfied between meals. Just be wary when selecting this food source because its sodium levels can quickly add up!
Corn nuts can make an excellent ketogenic diet snack when eaten in moderation, providing both protein and carbohydrates that will promote energy and help combat hunger.
One cup of roasted salted corn nuts contains 1111 calories, 17 grams of fat, and 43 grams of carbs. Calorie counts may differ depending on brand and processing method – dry roasted corn nuts tend to have less fat than deep-fried ones; regardless of which you opt for, corn nuts make an enjoyable treat that should form part of any balanced diet – best enjoyed paired with wine or beer as part of an evening snack!
Fat
One medium single-serving bag of corn nuts contains 4 percent of the recommended daily value for fat! Most of it is saturated, while polyunsaturated fat accounts for only a small percentage. A serving also offers good sources of iron while sodium consumption may lead to elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risks.
Corn Nuts make for a fun snack for children to play with and can serve as a distraction from more unhealthy snacks such as Cheetos. Their narrow rectangle package makes them easy for parents driving a vehicle with one hand to carry and hold.
Corn Nuts may offer many health advantages, but they’re not recommended as part of a strict ketogenic diet due to their high carb content which could potentially interfere with ketosis – when your body shifts towards burning fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. Luckily, there are tasty keto-friendly alternatives such as nuts and seeds, zero-carb pork rinds or homemade vegetable chips.
Protein
Take a stroll down any grocery store’s “nut aisle”, and you may come across corn nuts. These curious treats can often be found near peanuts and pistachios; however, technically speaking they’re not nuts at all, being made out of corn kernels which have been deep-fried or roasted before being salted – an intriguing treat nonetheless!
Parched corn has long been enjoyed as part of colonists’ food supplies on the Oregon Trail; however, corn nuts only really gained prominence with people after 1936 when an individual named Albert Holloway began mass producing and marketing them.
Corn nuts contain 89 calories, 3.1 grams of fat and 14.4 g of carbohydrates per 57-gram serving, making them an excellent source of nutrition and providing 4 g of protein per serving – providing sufficient energy to maintain muscle mass while supporting immunity. In addition, one serving provides magnesium, phosphorus and selenium, along with Thiamin Riboflavin Vitamin B-6 Vitamin E (2) (2)
Fiber
Corn nuts stand out among processed snacks as an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing approximately 7 percent of daily value with just one 57-gram serving, or roughly one gram. Unfortunately, however, they also contain significant sodium amounts (310 mg in 48 g) which could raise blood pressure and raise risks associated with heart disease.
Addition of corn nuts can help you reach your daily fiber requirement and maintain optimal digestive health. A high-fiber diet helps prevent constipation by softening stool and shortening time spent in the colon, as well as softening stools more quickly than with traditional diets.
Your local grocery store and convenience stores likely carry corn nuts of various brands and flavors, as well as convenience stores or gas stations. Although not the healthiest snack option available to us today, corn nuts can still make for an enjoyable and nutritious addition to our diets when eaten moderately and combined with other snacks such as peanuts or true tree nuts in an energy mix. For added flavor and crunch try mixing corn nuts in with other snacks like peanuts or real tree nuts in your energy mix for an enjoyable combination!
Vitamins & Minerals
Corn (Zea mays) is an abundant natural source of fiber and many essential vitamins and minerals, ranging from B Vitamin to Magnesium. Corn can be eaten directly as whole grains or processed into snacks such as popcorn and tortilla chips; though processed versions may contain extra fats, sugar, or salt that can reduce its nutritional value.
Whole corn is an excellent source of dietary fiber and contains B vitamins, magnesium, potassium and iron – as well as antioxidant carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin to promote eye health.
Corn nuts are crunchy snacks made of whole corn kernels that are dry roasted, deep-fried or coated in flavorings such as salt. Their nutritional values depend on how they’re prepared; dry roasted options tend to contain less fat. A 48 g serving contains 130 Calories and four grams of fiber – meeting 4 percent of daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet; it also has 310 mg of sodium which could contribute to high blood pressure when eaten too frequently.
