CKD Daily Limit Impact
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍚 Grains & Starches
Avoid
Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal
Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving
Serving Size
100.0 gram
Calories
362 kcal
Protein
8.1 g
Carbs
76.0 g
Fat
3.6 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
272 mg
Sodium Learn more →
35 mg
Potassium Learn more →
287 mg
Source & Notes
Imported from italian-foods. USDA. Northern Italian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal safe for people with kidney disease?
Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 272.0mg phosphorus, 35.0mg sodium, and 287.0mg 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 Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal?
A 100.0g serving of Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal contains 272mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 27% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal?
Per 100.0g serving, Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal provides 35mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal?
Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal contains 287mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 14% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Polenta — Yellow Cornmeal 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: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines