Corn Chips, Plain is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
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CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
19%
Sodium
36%
Potassium
7%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Corn Chips, Plain

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
535 kcal
Protein
6.1 g
Carbs
56.8 g
Fat
33.1 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
192 mg
19% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
817 mg
36% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
143 mg
7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Corn Chips, Plain contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 54401021)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Chips, Plain safe for people with kidney disease?
Corn Chips, Plain is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 192.0mg phosphorus, 817.0mg sodium, and 143.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Corn Chips, Plain?
A 100.0g serving of Corn Chips, Plain contains 192mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 19% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Corn Chips, Plain?
Per 100.0g serving, Corn Chips, Plain provides 817mg of sodium — about 36% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Corn Chips, Plain?
Corn Chips, Plain contains 143mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Corn Chips, Plain?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Corn Chips, Plain is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: April 18, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines