Sweet Potato vs Celery: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Side by side, Sweet Potato (Kidney-friendly) and Celery (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Sodium: Sweet Potato has 27 mg, Celery has 80 mg. The biggest gap is Sodium — Sweet Potato sits at 1% of the daily limit versus 4% for Celery.

Sweet Potato
Kidney-friendly Celery
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

32 mg

24 mg

Sodium

27 mg

80 mg

Potassium

230 mg

12%

260 mg

13%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, sweet potato or celery?

Per 100 g, sweet potato contains 27 mg and celery contains 80 mg of sodium.

Is sweet potato or celery better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, sweet potato is rated kidney-friendly and celery 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: sweet potato sits at 1% of the daily limit versus 4% for celery. See each food page for the full mineral profile.