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Carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

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

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus20 mg2%
Low
Sodium240 mg12%
Low
Potassium173 mg9%
Low

About this food

Carrots 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

Sodium leads at 12%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Carrots falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (12%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 240 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Carrots is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Carrots?

In every 100 g of Carrots, Sodium is about 240 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Carrots safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Carrots falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 173 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Carrots compare to other vegetables foods?

Against the Vegetables average, Carrots shows more Sodium (240 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.