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Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateBeets receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 15% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus38 mg4%
Low
Sodium285 mg14%
Low
Potassium305 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Beets - 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

From the potassium angle (15%), how much Beets fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate527 mgHigh oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Beets safe for kidney disease?

Beets scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (15% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beets rated Moderate?

The reason: Potassium (305 mg, 15%) is the most prominent of Beets's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Beets?

On a per-100 g basis, Beets contains Potassium 305 mg, or 15% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beets safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beets exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 305 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beets compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Beets is less in Potassium (305 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.