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Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyAsparagus scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 11% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus54 mg5%
Low
Sodium14 mg<1%
Low
Potassium224 mg11%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Asparagus 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

Asparagus's potassium is the top contributor (11% 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

Protein2.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine32.9 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate6 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Asparagus safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Asparagus is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 11% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Asparagus rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Asparagus's Potassium is highest (224 mg, 11% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Asparagus?

Per 100 g, Asparagus contains Potassium 224 mg, which is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Asparagus safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Asparagus falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 224 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Asparagus compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Asparagus has less Potassium - 224 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.