Kidney-friendlyBeets is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (7%), all below 15% of limits.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus16 mg2%
Low
Sodium21 mg1%
Low
Potassium142 mg7%
Low
About this food
Beets 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.
Nutrient insight
Beets's potassium reaches 7% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
Beets scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (7% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Beets rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Potassium (142 mg, 7%) is the most prominent of Beets's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Beets?
Beets's Potassium content is 142 mg per 100 g - 7% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Beets safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Beets falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 142 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Beets compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Beets compare within Vegetables? Its Potassium (142 mg per 100 g) is less than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.