Corn pudding calories come to 328 for 1 cup (250 g) and 131 per 100 g of the home-prepared dish. Notice the split. Carbs supply 52% of the energy and fat 35%, and the same cup carries 705 mg of sodium. That is 31% of the daily value, a lot for a side dish.
328kcal
1 cup · 250 g, home prepared
14%protein
11.1 gProtein
42 gCarbs
12.6 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Home prepared · per 250 g
Calories
328 kcal
Protein
11.1 g
Carbohydrate
42 g
Fat
12.6 g
Saturated fat
6.1 g
Cholesterol
180 mg
Sodium
705 mg
Potassium
440 mg
Iron
1.3 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Corn pudding: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 cup (250 g)
328
11.1 g
42.4 g
12.6 g
705 mg
16%
2/3 cup (167 g)
219
7.4 g
28.3 g
8.4 g
471 mg
11%
100 g
131
4.4 g
17 g
5 g
282 mg
7%
3 × 1 cup (250 g)
983
33.2 g
2,115 mg
5 × 1 cup (250 g)
1,638
55.3 g
3,525 mg
A 2/3 cup scoop is a 219-calorie side
Corn pudding is usually served from a casserole dish with a big spoon, so the portion is whatever lands on the plate. A modest 2/3 cup (167 g) scoop comes to 219 calories, about 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily value. A full 1 cup (250 g) serving is 328 calories, or 16% of the day. The gap between those two scoops is about one extra bite-sized dessert.
Seconds are where the total climbs. Two cups add up to 655 calories, and three cups reach 983. That is close to a full meal for a dish most people see as a side. If the pudding sits next to turkey, stuffing and rolls, those cups pile on fast.
For reference, a whole dish of about 5 cups (1,250 g) holds 1,638 calories. Knowing that number helps if you are splitting the casserole at a table. Divide it by the number of eaters and you get a fair estimate of your plate. If you want the smaller total, serve with a measuring cup instead of a serving spoon, at least the first time.
Carbs lead, fat makes up a third
The calorie split is 52% carbs, 35% fat and 14% protein. Corn, milk, eggs, sugar and butter all play a part. Per 100 g you get 17 g of carbs, 5 g of fat and 4.4 g of protein. None of those numbers is extreme alone; together they make a dense, rich side.
Sugar deserves a look. There are 6.6 g per 100 g, which means 16.5 g in a full cup. Some of that comes from the corn and milk, but many home recipes also add sugar, and the USDA row reflects a sweet-leaning version. Fiber is modest at 1.2 g per 100 g, or 3 g per cup, so the pudding is not a fiber source despite the corn.
Protein is better than you might expect for a side. A cup gives 11.1 g, which is 22% of the 50 g daily value, thanks mostly to the eggs and milk. Still, it is not enough to stand in for the main dish. Think of corn pudding as a carb side with some protein built in, not a protein food.
Sodium is the row to watch
One cup holds 705 mg of sodium, which is 31% of the 2,300 mg daily value. A 2/3 cup scoop still brings 471 mg, or 20% of the day. That is high for a dish that tastes more sweet than salty, and it is easy to miss. Salt, butter, cheese in some versions and canned creamed corn all feed into it.
The total grows quickly with seconds. Two cups reach 1,410 mg, and three cups hit 2,115 mg, nearly the full daily value from a side dish alone. If you watch sodium, keep the portion near 2/3 cup and go light on the salty items around it, like gravy, ham or salted rolls.
Saturated fat and cholesterol are the other rows to glance at. Per 100 g there are 2.5 g of saturated fat, against a 20 g daily value, and 72 mg of cholesterol, against 300 mg. Half of the fat is saturated, which tracks with butter, whole milk and eggs in the recipe. For an occasional holiday side, these are moderate numbers; for a weekly habit, they add up.
Pair it with lean protein and greens
Corn pudding works best as one starchy side, not one of several. If it is on the plate, you can skip the extra bread or potatoes and let the pudding fill that slot. That keeps the carb share of the meal from doubling up.
Lean protein and green vegetables balance it well. Roast chicken, turkey breast or grilled fish add protein without much extra fat, and steamed green beans, a crisp salad or roasted broccoli add the fiber the pudding lacks. The plate ends up fuller and the corn pudding stays a treat rather than the whole meal.
Store-bought versions such as Whole Foods Market Corn Pudding or Lunds & Byerlys Corn Pudding may differ from the home-prepared figures here, so check the label. If you are tracking a holiday meal, BodyPal can log corn pudding from a photo of your plate, which helps when the portion came off a shared casserole.
How does corn pudding compare?
Here is how corn pudding stacks up against corn chowder, corn soup and a corn tamale, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the lightest corn dish pick corn soup, at 55 calories per 100 g and 125 for an 8 oz cup (227 g), against 131 per 100 g for corn pudding. If you want something hearty, corn pudding at 328 per cup sits between corn chowder at 238 and a corn tamale at 309 per serving, while the tamale is the densest at 186 per 100 g.
Most popular corn pudding brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Whole Foods Market Corn Pudding1 cup · 185 g146 kcal
2Lunds & Byerlys Corn Pudding198 g116 kcal
3Royal Corn Pudding & Pie Filling1/2 cup dry mix · 21 g381 kcal
Several of these are dry mixes weighed before milk and eggs are added, so their per 100 g numbers run far above the baked dish. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Corn pudding FAQs
How many calories are in corn pudding?
A one cup serving of home prepared corn pudding is 328 calories. Per 100 g it is 131 calories.
Is corn pudding good for weight loss?
One cup carries 328 calories, 12.6 g of fat and 42.4 g of carbs, so it counts as a full side dish rather than a light vegetable. A 2/3 cup scoop keeps it to 219 calories.
Corn pudding vs corn chowder: which has more calories?
Corn pudding has 131 calories per 100 g and corn chowder 99, so the pudding is the denser of the two.
How much protein is in corn pudding?
There are 4.4 g of protein per 100 g, so a one cup serving gives 11.1 g of protein along with 705 mg of sodium.
How much sodium is in a cup of corn pudding?
A 1 cup (250 g) serving has 705 mg of sodium, which is 31% of the 2,300 mg daily value. A smaller 2/3 cup scoop has 471 mg, or 20%.
How much sugar is in corn pudding?
Corn pudding has 16.5 g of sugar per cup and 6.6 g per 100 g. Part comes from the corn and milk, and part from sugar added in many home recipes.
How many calories are in a small serving of corn pudding?
A 2/3 cup (167 g) serving has 219 calories, about 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily value. It also brings 7.4 g of protein and 28.3 g of carbs.
How much fat is in corn pudding?
One cup of corn pudding has 12.6 g of fat, and 100 g has 5 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated. Fat supplies about 35% of the calories.
How many calories are in a whole dish of corn pudding?
A dish of about 5 cups (1,250 g) holds 1,638 calories and 3,525 mg of sodium. Divide by the number of servings to estimate your plate.
