Carrot vs Bell Pepper: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, carrot or bell pepper?

Per 100 g, carrot contains 320 mg and bell pepper contains 211 mg of potassium.

Q: Is carrot or bell pepper better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, carrot is rated moderate and bell pepper 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: bell pepper sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for carrot. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Carrot (Moderate) and Bell Pepper (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Potassium: Carrot has 320 mg, Bell Pepper has 211 mg. The biggest gap is Potassium — Bell Pepper sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for Carrot.

Carrot
Moderate Bell Pepper
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

35 mg

26 mg

Sodium

69 mg

4 mg

<1%

Potassium

320 mg

16%

211 mg

11%

See Carrot details See Bell Pepper details

Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, carrot or bell pepper?

Per 100 g, carrot contains 320 mg and bell pepper contains 211 mg of potassium.

Is carrot or bell pepper better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, carrot is rated moderate and bell pepper 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: bell pepper sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for carrot. See each food page for the full mineral profile.