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Corn, sweet, white, canned, whole kernel, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCorn scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 10% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus46 mg5%
Low
Sodium205 mg10%
Low
Potassium132 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Corn is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Corn's sodium is 10% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.4 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

A handy approach - 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Corn is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 10% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Corn rated Kidney-friendly?

Corn is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 10% of its limit (205 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Corn?

Data: 100 g of Corn has Sodium 205 mg (10% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Corn falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 132 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Corn compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Corn carries more Sodium at 205 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.