Broccoli vs Peas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more sodium, broccoli or peas?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 262 mg and peas contains 4 mg of sodium.

Q: Is broccoli or peas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated kidney-friendly and peas 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 sodium: peas sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 13% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Broccoli (Kidney-friendly) and Peas (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Sodium: Broccoli has 262 mg, Peas has 4 mg. The biggest gap is Sodium — Peas sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 13% for Broccoli.

Broccoli
Kidney-friendly Peas
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

67 mg

53 mg

Sodium

262 mg

13%

4 mg

<1%

Potassium

293 mg

15%

200 mg

10%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, broccoli or peas?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 262 mg and peas contains 4 mg of sodium.

Is broccoli or peas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated kidney-friendly and peas 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 sodium: peas sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 13% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.