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Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cabbage's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus39 mg4%
Low
Sodium245 mg12%
Low
Potassium225 mg11%
Low

About this food

Cabbage (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 12%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine3.2 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate4.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: 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 Cabbage safe for kidney disease?

Cabbage scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cabbage rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (245 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Cabbage's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Cabbage?

In every 100 g of Cabbage, Sodium is about 245 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cabbage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cabbage falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 225 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Cabbage compare to other vegetables foods?

Against the Vegetables average, Cabbage shows more Sodium (245 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.