Tomato vs Broccoli: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, tomato or broccoli?

Per 100 g, tomato contains 24 mg and broccoli contains 66 mg of phosphorus.

Q: Is tomato or broccoli better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, tomato is rated kidney-friendly and broccoli is rated moderate. 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 phosphorus: tomato sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 7% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Tomato lands in the Kidney-friendly tier and Broccoli in the Moderate tier. Tomato carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Phosphorus (2% vs 7% of the limit).

Tomato
Kidney-friendly Broccoli
Moderate

Phosphorus

24 mg

66 mg

Sodium

5 mg

<1%

33 mg

Potassium

237 mg

12%

316 mg

16%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, tomato or broccoli?

Per 100 g, tomato contains 24 mg and broccoli contains 66 mg of phosphorus.

Is tomato or broccoli better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, tomato is rated kidney-friendly and broccoli is rated moderate. 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 phosphorus: tomato sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 7% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.