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Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCabbage scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium238 mg12%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Cabbage is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Cabbage's potassium is the top contributor (12% 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

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 gNatural sugar
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

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 Cabbage safe for kidney disease?

Cabbage is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cabbage rated Kidney-friendly?

Cabbage's Potassium content (238 mg) equals 12% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cabbage?

Per 100 g, Cabbage contains Potassium 238 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cabbage safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cabbage falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 238 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cabbage compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Cabbage has less Potassium - 238 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.