Corn

Potassium: LowerPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Half an ear or half a cup sits on the lower-potassium list — a useful energy food when appetites are small.

A healthier swap

No swap needed; choose fresh or frozen over salted canned corn.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Is corn OK with diabetes too?

In measured portions, yes — count it as the carbohydrate of the meal rather than an extra, the same way you would treat peas or potato.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.