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Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Carrots falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (12%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium242 mg12%
Low
Potassium179 mg9%
Low

About this food

About Carrots: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Carrots's sodium is the top contributor (12% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.5 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

Practical tip: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Carrots is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 12% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Carrots's Sodium is highest (242 mg, 12% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Sodium is in Carrots?

Per 100 g, Carrots contains Sodium 242 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Carrots safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Carrots falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 179 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Carrots compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Carrots has more Sodium - 242 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.