Broccoli, stalks, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus66 mg7%Low
Sodium27 mg1%Low
Potassium325 mg16%Moderate
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
The most striking number here is potassium (16%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Broccoli.
Other nutrients
Protein3 gNot part of rating
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
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.