Yellow corn contains carotenoids, but these pigments—which give it its characteristic color (ranging from orange hues to deep yellows)—are more than just a natural coloring agent, since when consumed, they are converted into a form of vitamin A.
100 g of corn provide 365 Kcal of energy. In addition, corn is rich in riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B. Yellow corn is rich in vitamin A (carotenoids), while blue, purple, and red varieties are rich in antioxidants and phenolic compounds.