Broccoli vs Asparagus: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, broccoli or asparagus?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 316 mg and asparagus contains 202 mg of potassium.

Q: Is broccoli or asparagus better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated moderate and asparagus is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: asparagus sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 16% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Broccoli lands in the Moderate tier and Asparagus in the Kidney-friendly tier. The biggest gap is Potassium — Asparagus sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 16% for Broccoli.

Broccoli
Moderate Asparagus
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

66 mg

52 mg

Sodium

33 mg

2 mg

<1%

Potassium

316 mg

16%

202 mg

10%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, broccoli or asparagus?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 316 mg and asparagus contains 202 mg of potassium.

Is broccoli or asparagus better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated moderate and asparagus is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: asparagus sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 16% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.