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Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Carrots falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (15%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus31 mg3%
Low
Sodium295 mg15%
Low
Potassium192 mg10%
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 (15% 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
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.1 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?

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

Why is Carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

Carrots is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 15% of its limit (295 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Carrots?

Per 100 g, Carrots contains Sodium 295 mg, which is 15% 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 192 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 - 295 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.