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Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Celery lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 14%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus25 mg2%
Low
Sodium91 mg5%
Low
Potassium284 mg14%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Celery is a typical example. 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

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 Celery.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate37.5 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 Celery safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Celery is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 14% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Celery rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Celery's Potassium is highest (284 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Celery?

Data: 100 g of Celery has Potassium 284 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Celery safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Celery falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 284 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Celery compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Celery carries less Potassium at 284 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.