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Cabbage, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCabbage is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (13%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus33 mg3%
Low
Sodium28 mg1%
Low
Potassium262 mg13%
Low

About this food

Cabbage sits in the Vegetables group. 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

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Cabbage fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cabbage falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (13%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cabbage rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 262 mg, 13% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Cabbage is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cabbage?

On a per-100 g basis, Cabbage contains Potassium 262 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cabbage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cabbage falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 262 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cabbage compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Cabbage is less in Potassium (262 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.