Corn, sweet, white, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus57 mg6%Low
Sodium245 mg12%Low
Potassium147 mg7%Low
About this food
About 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Corn's sodium is 12% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein2.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.1 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.