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Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateCarrots receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 15% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium302 mg15%
Moderate
Potassium235 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

Carrots's sodium (15%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.5 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

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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Carrots is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 15% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Carrots rated Moderate?

Carrots is rated Moderate because Sodium is 15% of its limit (302 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Carrots?

On a per-100 g basis, Carrots contains Sodium 302 mg, or 15% 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 235 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 more in Sodium (302 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.