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Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Broccoli lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 15%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus67 mg7%
Low
Sodium262 mg13%
Low
Potassium293 mg15%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Broccoli is a typical example. 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

Broccoli's potassium is the top contributor (15% 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
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine60.9 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 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 Broccoli safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Broccoli is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 15% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Broccoli rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Broccoli's Potassium is highest (293 mg, 15% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Broccoli?

Per 100 g, Broccoli contains Potassium 293 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Broccoli safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Broccoli falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 293 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Broccoli compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Broccoli has less Potassium - 293 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.