CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

19%

Sodium

36%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Plain Corn Chips

Q: Is Plain Corn Chips safe for people with kidney disease?

Plain Corn Chips 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.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Plain Corn Chips?

A 100.0g serving of Plain Corn Chips contains 192mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 19% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Plain Corn Chips?

Per 100.0g serving, Plain Corn Chips provides 817mg of sodium — about 36% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Plain Corn Chips?

Plain Corn Chips 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.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

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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

Sodium Learn more →

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

Plain Corn Chips 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)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Grains & Starches? Try these instead:

Sugar Wafer Sugar Free Cookie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plain Corn Chips safe for people with kidney disease?

Plain Corn Chips 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 Plain Corn Chips?

A 100.0g serving of Plain Corn Chips 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 Plain Corn Chips?

Per 100.0g serving, Plain Corn Chips provides 817mg of sodium — about 36% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Plain Corn Chips?

Plain Corn Chips 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 Plain Corn Chips?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Plain Corn Chips 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.