Kale vs Peas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, kale or peas?

Per 100 g, kale contains 348 mg and peas contains 200 mg of potassium.

Q: Is kale or peas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, kale is rated moderate 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 potassium: peas sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 17% for kale. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Kale (Moderate) and Peas (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Potassium: Kale has 348 mg, Peas has 200 mg. Peas carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Potassium (10% vs 17% of the limit).

Kale
Moderate Peas
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

55 mg

53 mg

Sodium

53 mg

4 mg

<1%

Potassium

348 mg

17%

200 mg

10%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, kale or peas?

Per 100 g, kale contains 348 mg and peas contains 200 mg of potassium.

Is kale or peas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, kale is rated moderate 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 potassium: peas sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 17% for kale. See each food page for the full mineral profile.