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Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Brussels sprouts falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus56 mg6%
Low
Sodium259 mg13%
Low
Potassium290 mg14%
Low

About this food

About Brussels sprouts: 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 (14%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Brussels sprouts.

Other nutrients

Protein3.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine38.8 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate15 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brussels sprouts safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Brussels sprouts is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Brussels sprouts rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Brussels sprouts's three minerals, Potassium is highest (290 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Brussels sprouts?

Data: 100 g of Brussels sprouts has Potassium 290 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Brussels sprouts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Brussels sprouts falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 290 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Brussels sprouts compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Brussels sprouts carries less Potassium at 290 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.