Cabbage vs Butter: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, cabbage or butter?

Per 100 g, cabbage contains 196 mg and butter contains 354 mg of potassium.

Q: Is cabbage or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, cabbage is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. 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: cabbage sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 18% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

For a kidney-friendly diet the question is mineral load: Cabbage is Kidney-friendly, Butter is Moderate. Cabbage carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Potassium (10% vs 18% of the limit).

Cabbage
Kidney-friendly Butter
Moderate

Phosphorus

33 mg

7 mg

<1%

Sodium

255 mg

13%

240 mg

12%

Potassium

196 mg

10%

354 mg

18%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, cabbage or butter?

Per 100 g, cabbage contains 196 mg and butter contains 354 mg of potassium.

Is cabbage or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, cabbage is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. 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: cabbage sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 18% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.