Is Esquites — Corn in a Cup safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Esquites — Corn in a Cup 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

Esquites — Corn in a Cup

Corn kernels cut from cob, mixed with mayo, cheese, chili — handheld version of elote.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as elote — skip cheese.

Ingredients

Corn kernels
Mayo, lime
Cotija, chili powder

Corn Cup Esquites Mayo Street Food

Cooking Steps

1
Cook corn.
2
Toss with mixings.

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