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Cabbage, savoy, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cabbage is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 12% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium28 mg1%
Low
Potassium230 mg12%
Low

About this food

Cabbage is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (12%), how much Cabbage fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.3 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?

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 (230 mg) equals 12% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cabbage?

On a per-100 g basis, Cabbage contains Potassium 230 mg, or 12% 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 230 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 (230 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.