Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCauliflower scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 13% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium254 mg13%
Low
Potassium139 mg7%
Low
About this food
How to think about Vegetables: Cauliflower is worth a closer look - 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
From the sodium angle (13%), Cauliflower must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein1.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cauliflower is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (13%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Cauliflower rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Cauliflower's three minerals, Sodium is highest (254 mg, 13%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Cauliflower?
Per 100 g, Cauliflower provides Sodium 254 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (13%).
Is Cauliflower safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Cauliflower falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 139 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Cauliflower compare to other vegetables foods?
Within Vegetables, Cauliflower ranks more on Sodium (254 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.