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Cauliflower, green, cooked, no salt added

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cauliflower falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus57 mg6%
Low
Sodium23 mg1%
Low
Potassium278 mg14%
Low

About this food

About Cauliflower: 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

The most striking number here is potassium (14%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cauliflower.

Other nutrients

Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine33 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate3 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Cauliflower safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cauliflower falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (14%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cauliflower rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 278 mg, 14% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Cauliflower is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cauliflower?

Data: 100 g of Cauliflower has Potassium 278 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cauliflower safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cauliflower falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 278 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cauliflower compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Cauliflower carries less Potassium at 278 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.