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Beets, pickled, canned, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beets is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 7% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus17 mg2%
Low
Sodium149 mg7%
Low
Potassium115 mg6%
Low

About this food

Beets is a common member of Vegetables. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Beets's sodium (7%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)11.1 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beets is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (7%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beets rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Beets's three minerals, Sodium is highest (149 mg, 7%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Beets?

On a per-100 g basis, Beets contains Sodium 149 mg, or 7% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beets safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beets falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 115 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 Sodium (149 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.