Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus23 mg2%Low
Sodium412 mg21%Moderate
Potassium392 mg20%Moderate
About this food
For Vegetables, Cardoon is a typical example. 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
Cardoon's sodium is 21% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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.