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

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Corn is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 7% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

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

About this food

Corn belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

Potassium at 7% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein1.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 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

A common practice is: 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 - Potassium is the highest contributor at 7% 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 Potassium is highest (134 mg, 7% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Corn?

Per 100 g, Corn provides Potassium 134 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (7%).

Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Corn falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 134 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Corn compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Corn ranks less on Potassium (134 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.