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Broccoli, frozen, chopped, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Broccoli is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 11% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus50 mg5%
Low
Sodium24 mg1%
Low
Potassium212 mg11%
Low

About this food

Broccoli 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

From the potassium angle (11%), how much Broccoli fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 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

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 Broccoli safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Broccoli is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (11%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Broccoli rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Broccoli's Potassium is 212 mg, 11% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Broccoli?

On a per-100 g basis, Broccoli contains Potassium 212 mg, or 11% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Broccoli safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Broccoli falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 212 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Broccoli compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Broccoli is less in Potassium (212 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.