Sweet Potato vs Peas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?
Looking at the three rated minerals, Sweet Potato lands in the Kidney-friendly tier and Peas in the Kidney-friendly tier. The practical difference comes down to Phosphorus — Sweet Potato uses 3% of the daily allowance, while Peas takes 11%.
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About Sweet Potato
How to think about Vegetables: Sweet Potato is worth a closer look - Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.
About Peas
Peas sits in the Vegetables group. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.
Practical tips
Practical tip: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables. A common practice is: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
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