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Cabbage, napa, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCabbage scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus19 mg2%
Low
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium87 mg4%
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

The most striking number here is potassium (4%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cabbage.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
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

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 Cabbage safe for kidney disease?

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

Why is Cabbage rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Cabbage's three minerals, Potassium is highest (87 mg, 4%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cabbage?

Data: 100 g of Cabbage has Potassium 87 mg (4% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cabbage safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cabbage falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 87 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cabbage compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Cabbage carries less Potassium at 87 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.