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Sweet corn (cooked) for Post-Workout Recovery
3.4g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Fits in moderation
After lifting, 20–40g of fast-digesting, leucine-rich protein within a few hours kicks off muscle protein synthesis.
The numbers
Per 100g
3.4g
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
100g portion
3.4g
Servings/day to hit target
37×
Why it works for post-workout recovery
For post-workout recovery, look for fast digestion, complete profile, leucine ≥ 2g per serving. Sweet corn (cooked) isn't a top pick — modest protein, sweet starch.
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