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Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Carrots is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 12% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium58 mg3%
Low
Potassium235 mg12%
Low

About this food

Carrots belongs to the Vegetables category. 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 potassium is the top contributor (12% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

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

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?

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

Why is Carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 235 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Carrots is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Carrots?

Per 100 g, Carrots contains Potassium 235 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 235 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 less Potassium - 235 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.