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Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Broccoli falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (9%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus55 mg6%
Low
Sodium24 mg1%
Low
Potassium180 mg9%
Low

About this food

About Broccoli: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Broccoli's potassium is the top contributor (9% 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

Protein3.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.5 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Broccoli is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (9%) 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 180 mg, 9% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Broccoli?

Per 100 g, Broccoli contains Potassium 180 mg, which is 9% 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 180 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 - 180 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.