Celery vs Cabbage: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Comparing Celery and Cabbage per 100 g: Celery rates Moderate, while Cabbage rates Kidney-friendly under CKD stage 3-4 daily limits. If you are choosing between them, Cabbage leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Potassium gap is 10% versus 14%.

Celery
Moderate Cabbage
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

25 mg

33 mg

Sodium

327 mg

16%

255 mg

13%

Potassium

284 mg

14%

196 mg

10%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, celery or cabbage?

Per 100 g, celery contains 284 mg and cabbage contains 196 mg of potassium.

Is celery or cabbage better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, celery is rated moderate and cabbage 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: cabbage sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 14% for celery. See each food page for the full mineral profile.