Is sweet corn soup safe for kidney patients?

Homemade low-salt sweet corn soup is acceptable for early CKD. Restaurant versions are sodium-heavy — avoid for stages 3-5. Count as fluid on dialysis.

Beverages

Is Sweet Corn Soup Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: स्वीट कॉर्न सूप

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 200 mg/100gPhosphorus 70 mg/100gSodium 500 mg/100g

Sweet corn soup is moderate in potassium (200 mg/100g) but restaurant versions are high in sodium (500 mg/100g) from seasoning and corn starch thickeners. For stages 3-5, prefer homemade low-salt corn soup and count it as fluid on dialysis.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

200 mg

Low

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

70 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

500 mg

High

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

2.5 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.