Is Elote — Mexican Street Corn safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Elote — Mexican Street Corn more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Elote — Mexican Street Corn

Grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cotija cheese = Na. Skip cheese + use just lime.

Ingredients

4 ears corn
Mayo
Cotija cheese
Chili powder, lime

Corn Cotija Elote Grilled Iconic Mayo Street Food

Cooking Steps

1
Grill corn.
2
Coat with mayo + cheese + chili.

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