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Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, drained solids, rinsed with tap water

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCorn scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 8% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus41 mg4%
Low
Sodium163 mg8%
Low
Potassium116 mg6%
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 the top contributor (8% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.1 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

Practical tip: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Corn falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (8%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Corn rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 163 mg, 8% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Corn is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Corn?

Per 100 g, Corn contains Sodium 163 mg, which is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Corn falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 116 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Corn compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Corn has more Sodium - 163 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.