Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Corn falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (10%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus46 mg5%
Low
Sodium205 mg10%
Low
Potassium132 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
From the sodium angle (10%), Corn must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Corn scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (10% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Corn rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Sodium (205 mg, 10%) is the most prominent of Corn's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Corn?
Per 100 g, Corn provides Sodium 205 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (10%).
Is Corn safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Corn falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 132 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 more on Sodium (205 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.