Celery vs Asparagus: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more sodium, celery or asparagus?

Per 100 g, celery contains 327 mg and asparagus contains 2 mg of sodium.

Q: Is celery or asparagus better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, celery 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 sodium: asparagus sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 16% for celery. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Celery lands in the Moderate tier and Asparagus in the Kidney-friendly tier. The biggest gap is Sodium — Asparagus sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 16% for Celery.

Celery
Moderate Asparagus
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

25 mg

52 mg

Sodium

327 mg

16%

2 mg

<1%

Potassium

284 mg

14%

202 mg

10%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, celery or asparagus?

Per 100 g, celery contains 327 mg and asparagus contains 2 mg of sodium.

Is celery or asparagus better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, celery 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 sodium: asparagus sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 16% for celery. See each food page for the full mineral profile.