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Carrots, baby, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Carrots's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium78 mg4%
Low
Potassium237 mg12%
Low

About this food

Carrots (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

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

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine2.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate18 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 Carrots safe for kidney disease?

Carrots scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (237 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Carrots's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Carrots?

On a per-100 g basis, Carrots contains Potassium 237 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Carrots safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Carrots falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 237 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Carrots compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Carrots is less in Potassium (237 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.