Celery vs Corn: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, celery or corn?

Per 100 g, celery contains 24 mg and corn contains 77 mg of phosphorus.

Q: Is celery or corn better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, celery is rated kidney-friendly and corn is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is phosphorus: celery sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 8% for corn. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Celery (Kidney-friendly) and Corn (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Phosphorus: Celery has 24 mg, Corn has 77 mg. The biggest gap is Phosphorus — Celery sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 8% for Corn.

Celery
Kidney-friendly Corn
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

24 mg

77 mg

Sodium

80 mg

1 mg

<1%

Potassium

260 mg

13%

218 mg

11%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, celery or corn?

Per 100 g, celery contains 24 mg and corn contains 77 mg of phosphorus.

Is celery or corn better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, celery is rated kidney-friendly and corn is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is phosphorus: celery sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 8% for corn. See each food page for the full mineral profile.