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Arrowhead, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskArrowhead's Potassium reaches 44% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus197 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium881 mg44%
High

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Arrowhead 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.

Nutrient insight

Arrowhead's potassium is the top contributor (44% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein4.5 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arrowhead safe for kidney disease?

Arrowhead scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (44% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Arrowhead rated Higher risk?

The reason: Potassium (881 mg, 44%) is the most prominent of Arrowhead's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Arrowhead?

Per 100 g, Arrowhead contains Potassium 881 mg, which is 44% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Arrowhead safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Arrowhead exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 881 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Arrowhead compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Arrowhead has more Potassium - 881 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.