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Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Corn is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 7% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus51 mg5%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium134 mg7%
Low

About this food

Corn is a common member of Vegetables. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Potassium is the highest of the three at 7%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.

Other nutrients

Protein1.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine6.4 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate1 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Corn safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Corn is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (7%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Corn rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Corn's Potassium is 134 mg, 7% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Corn?

In every 100 g of Corn, Potassium is about 134 mg - roughly 7% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Corn falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 134 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Corn compare to other vegetables foods?

Against the Vegetables average, Corn shows less Potassium (134 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.