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Foods that start with C

USDA's reference data names 205 common foods that start with C, from cabbage to cuttlefish; 20 of them are vegetables and vegetable products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.

Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

  • Cabbage22 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
  • Cardoon30 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 cup, shredded
  • Carrot juice94 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 cup
  • Carrots25 calories, 0.6 g protein in 1 medium
  • Cassava330 calories, 2.8 g protein in 1 cup
  • Catsup101 calories per 100 g
  • Cauliflower27 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 cup chopped
  • Celeriac66 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 cup
  • Celery15 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 NLEA serving
  • Chard9 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 leaf
  • Chayote25 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 cup
  • Chinese cabbage12 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 cup, shredded
  • Chives30 calories per 100 g
  • Chrysanthemum6 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 cup
  • Collards12 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
  • Corn129 calories, 4.9 g protein in 1 cup
  • Cowpeas10 calories, 1.5 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
  • Cress16 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 cup
  • Crushed tomatoes39 calories, 2.0 g protein in 1/2 cup
  • Cucumber19 calories, 0.7 g protein in 1 cup

Baked Products

Dairy and Egg Products

Poultry Products

Finfish and Shellfish Products

  • Carp138 calories, 19.4 g protein in 3 oz
  • Catfish154 calories, 17.4 g protein in 1 small/regular fillet
  • Caviar42 calories, 3.9 g protein in 1 tablespoon
  • Cisco83 calories, 16.1 g protein in 3 oz
  • Clams200 calories, 24.6 g protein in 1 cup
  • Cod151 calories, 27.1 g protein in 1 small/regular fillet
  • Crab112 calories, 24.1 g protein in 1 cup
  • Crayfish301 calories, 19.0 g protein in 1 cup
  • Croaker170 calories, 17.9 g protein in 1 fillet, any size
  • Cusk95 calories, 20.7 g protein in 3 oz
  • Cuttlefish67 calories, 13.8 g protein in 3 oz

Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Fats and Oils

Nut and Seed Products

Sweets

Fruits and Fruit Juices

Beverages

Legumes and Legume Products

Fast Foods

Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

Cereal Grains and Pasta

  • Corn flour422 calories, 8.1 g protein in 1 cup
  • Cornmeal442 calories, 9.9 g protein in 1 cup
  • Couscous176 calories, 6.0 g protein in 1 cup, cooked

American Indian/Alaska Native Foods

Snacks

Pork Products

Sausages and Luncheon Meats

Breakfast Cereals

Other foods

Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.

Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov