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Corn, sweet, white, canned, whole kernel, regular pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCorn receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest at 11%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus51 mg5%
Low
Sodium213 mg11%
Low
Potassium164 mg8%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Corn - 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 (11%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Worth remembering: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Corn is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 11% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Corn rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Corn's Sodium is highest (213 mg, 11% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Sodium is in Corn?

On a per-100 g basis, Corn contains Sodium 213 mg, or 11% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Corn falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 164 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Corn compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Corn is more in Sodium (213 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.